Anti-Fingerprint Chromium Coated Steel from China
Nonalloy flat-rolled steel over 600 mm wide with specialized chromium/chromium oxide coating minimizing fingerprints for elevator panels and kitchen equipment. HTS 7210.50.00.90 covers this functional 'other' chrome plating. Hydrophobic surface treatment integrated in oxide layer.
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
• AF coating considered integral chrome oxide modification, not separate organic layer triggering 7210.70
• Contact angle test results (>100°) document anti-fingerprint performance for classification support
• Architectural spec sheets aid end-use verification for importers supplying building projects