Epoxy-Coated Steel for HVAC Ducting from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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