Lead-Terne Steel for Architectural Cladding from Japan
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel panels over 600 mm wide, coated with lead-tin terne for exterior architectural cladding and flashing. Under HTS 7210.20.00.00 as terne-plate, the coating weathers to a patina while protecting against atmospheric corrosion. Used in historic building restoration.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Note any artificial oxidation as 'further worked' per Chapter notes but still classifiable here if not changing form
• Provide width certifications for large sheets
• Pitfall: Overlooking environmental lead regs despite tariff classification