HVAC Duct Blackplate Steel from China

Thin blackplate coils <0.361 mm for HVAC duct fabrication, cold-rolled nonalloy steel ≥600 mm wide. Fits HTS 7209.18.25.85 as uncoated cold-reduced product. Selected for Pittsburgh seam lock forming in spiral duct machines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Duct gauge typically 26-28 ga (0.45-0.50 mm total, but base <0.361 mm)—verify composite thickness

ASTM A1008 standard common—reference in import docs for quality assurance

Galvannealed confusion risk—ensure no zinc coating present for this classification