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
10%
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
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