Galvanized Electrolytic Steel Sheet for Automotive Panels from Japan
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, over 600 mm wide, electrolytically coated with zinc to prevent corrosion, used in car body panels. Classified under HTS 7210.70.60.30 as electrolytically plated flat-rolled product of iron or nonalloy steel. The electrolytic zinc coating provides superior protection compared to hot-dip galvanizing.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify electrolytic plating certification from manufacturer as hot-dip zinc coating shifts to 7210.49 heading; ensure width measurement exceeds 600 mm for correct subheading; provide mill test reports confirming nonalloy steel composition