Prepainted Galvanized Steel Automotive Body Panel Stock

High-quality zinc-coated nonalloy steel sheet, width exceeding 600 mm, painted with automotive-grade e-coat primer for body panels. HTS 7210.70.6060 covers this as other painted zinc-plated flat-rolled products of iron/nonalloy steel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.90.90Same rate: 35%

If clad with other base metal

Cladding (e.g., with aluminum) moves to 7210.90 separate from simple plating.

7208.51Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not yet coated, in coil form

Uncoated hot-rolled coils classify under 7208 before plating/painting.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If pre-formed into vehicle body parts

Fabricated auto parts enter Chapter 87 vehicles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include automotive OEM specifications and zinc coating type (hot-dip vs electrolytic) in entry docs

Check for high-strength steel note (a)—if yield ≥355 MPa, may shift to alloy headings

Ensure no cladding with other metals to remain in plated/coated category