Chromium Coated Steel for Appliance Panels from China

Nonalloy steel sheet, 750 mm width, plated with chromium and chromium oxides for refrigerator door panels. Fits HTS 7210.50.00.20 due to width 600-1050 mm and specific chromium-based plating for bright, fingerprint-resistant finish. Used in household appliances for aesthetic and protective purposes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit coating thickness specs to CBP; must qualify as 'plated' per HTS definitions

Label shipments clearly as 'not further worked' to avoid reclassification under painted categories

Watch for partial rust; no duty allowance per chapter note on discoloration