Epoxy-Coated Steel for HVAC Ducting from Japan
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 — 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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