Electrolytically Zinc-Plated Steel for Appliance Housings from Germany
Wide electrolytic galvanized steel sheets (>600 mm) used for refrigerator and washer outer panels, featuring bright zinc plating for aesthetic finish. Falls under 7210.70.60.30 due to electrolytic plating process on nonalloy steel flat products. Provides corrosion resistance and paint adhesion base.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Request plating thickness specifications (typically 5-20 g/m² for electrolytic); confirm no additional organic coatings that would classify as 'painted'; check for proper HTS declaration to avoid 7210.41 plastic-coated classification