Lead-Plated Steel Sheets for Marine Applications from Japan
Broad flat-rolled nonalloy steel over 600 mm wide with lead plating, used in shipbuilding and marine hardware for saltwater corrosion protection. Falls under HTS 7210.20.00.00 as lead-coated (terneplate equivalent), providing a sacrificial layer against harsh marine environments. The coating adheres via hot-dipping process typical for terne metal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document hot-dip lead coating process to confirm 'plated' status per HTS terms
• Measure coil or sheet width precisely at multiple points
• Avoid common error of classifying as 'clad' if true metallurgical bond exists