Al-Zn Coated Steel for Solar Panel Frames from China
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheets over 600 mm wide, aluminum-zinc coated, used in solar panel racking systems. Provides long-term corrosion protection in outdoor conditions. HTS 7210.61.00.00 for plated flat products of this spec.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• End-use statements optional but helpful for solar-specific exemptions or AD/CVD checks
• Ensure no 'razor blade steel' or tool steel compositions per Chapter note definitions
• Document import as flat-rolled, not parts, to stay in 7210