Prepainted Galvanized Steel Sheet 0.5mm Base from Japan
Base hot-dip galvanized nonalloy steel sheet (0.5 mm thick), >600 mm wide, with factory-applied paint over zinc layer for siding. Primary classification HTS 7210.49.00.91 based on underlying zinc coating; paint is secondary per chapter further-worked notes. Used in residential/commercial siding.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Classify by predominant zinc coating; thin paint layers don't override per U.S. note on further working
• Provide color match and durability test reports for painted surface claims
• Separate paint value if significant for proper dutiable value calculation