Passivated Chromium Oxide Steel Sheet from China
Wide nonalloy steel sheets (600 mm+) with passivated chromium oxide layer applied post-processing for temporary corrosion protection during fabrication. HTS 7210.50.00.90 specifically covers this 'other' chromium oxides coating not qualifying as universal mill plate. Common in automotive stamping blanks.
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
• Distinguish chemical passivation from electroplating; both qualify as chromium oxide coating under notes
• Declare as 'other' only after ruling out exclusions like razor blade steel specs in US notes
• Rust discoloration note applies; no duty allowance for surface rust on chrome-coated imports