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
10%
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
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