Terneplate for Chemical Storage Tanks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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