55% Al-Zn Alloy Coated Prepainted Steel from Japan
Prepainted flat-rolled steel (>600 mm) first coated with 55% aluminum-zinc alloy, then organic coating. Used for residential siding. Base classification 7210.61.00.00 but watch for further worked status.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Declare prepaint as additional nonmetallic coating—may shift to 7210.70 if predominant
• Test certificates for alloy ratio critical; deviations risk reclassification
• No duty allowance for pre-entry rust per Chapter 72 rules