Epoxy-Coated Steel for HVAC Ducting

Wide (>600mm) nonalloy steel sheet coated with epoxy plastics for corrosion-resistant HVAC applications. HTS 7210.70.60.90 as other varnished/painted/coated flat products. Epoxy resin coating explicitly listed under chapter note's nonmetallic coatings.

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.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If clad but not plastic-coated

Clad-only (metal/metal) excludes painted/plastic categories.

7308.90.95.90Same rate: 35%

If profiled into duct sections

Further working into structures shifts to fabricated steel articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document epoxy cure time and adhesion tests to validate coating integrity

Avoid misdeclaration as 'galvanized'—epoxy over bare steel changes classification

Use ventilated containers to prevent coating off-gassing during ocean transit

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