Terneplate for Chemical Storage Tanks from Japan
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 — 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
• 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