Prepainted Zincalume Steel for Solar Panel Frames

Flat-rolled steel >600 mm wide with zinc-aluminum coating (zinc coated per HTS), painted with PVF for solar racking. 7210.70.6060 for other such coated products.

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.

7209.15Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cold-rolled uncoated base stock

Prior to galvanizing/painting, classifies in 7209.

7610.90Lower: 15.7% vs 35%

If aluminum-zinc alloy predominates

Higher aluminum may shift to Chapter 76 aluminum.

8541Lower: 10% vs 35%

If solar panel components

Assembled photovoltaic frames enter Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Zincalume certs must specify Al-Zn ratio to confirm zinc-coated status

PVF fluorocarbon paint—document UV resistance for classification

Solar-specific quotas may apply alongside HTS duties