Electrolytically Zinc-Plated Steel for Appliance Housings from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%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
• 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