Prepainted Galvanized Prepaint Base Steel

Galvanized steel sheet over 600 mm, primed but not fully painted, for coil coating lines. HTS 7210.49.00 for base zinc-coated nonalloy flat-rolled steel. Pretreatment enables topcoat adhesion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.70Lower: 10% vs 35%

If topcoated with paint system

Color-painted galvanized steel classifies under painted/coated 7210.70 per Chapter notes.

7212.50.00Same rate: 35%

If pattern-embossed

Embossed zinc-coated sheets are further worked to 7212 clad/coated clad products.

3920.99Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If plastic film laminated

Plastic coating over metal constitutes nonmetallic cladding, shifting to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish primer from paint—thin chemical conversion coating stays 7210; color coat moves to 7210.70

ASTM A653 CS prepaint grade specs required for acceptance

Check if 'further worked' per Chapter notes; phosphatizing keeps in plated category

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