Terneplate for Chemical Storage Tanks from Canada
Flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel sheets, width over 600 mm, coated with lead-tin terne alloy for lining chemical storage vessels. This product is specifically under HTS 7210.20.00.00 as terne-plate, where the lead coating offers superior resistance to acidic and corrosive substances. Ideal for industrial tank fabrication requiring non-reactive surfaces.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Include spectrographic analysis proving terne composition (lead-tin alloy) to distinguish from other coatings
• Label shipments clearly as 'terneplate' with coating weight per square meter
• Pitfall: Rust discoloration before entry doesn't reduce duties per Chapter 72 notes