Galvanized Steel Coated with Polyester Paint

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheets over 600 mm wide, first galvanized then overcoated with polyester paint for corrosion protection and aesthetics. Classified under HTS 7210.70.60 as painted flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, not fitting specific subheadings for other coatings. The plastic paint layer qualifies as 'painted or coated with plastics' per chapter notes on further worked 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%

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Alternative Classifications

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7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If width under 600 mm

Flat-rolled products narrower than 600 mm fall under different width-based subheadings in 7210.4

7210.30.00Same rate: 35%

If electroplated with zinc rather than painted

Electroplated or zinc-coated products are classified separately from painted or plastic-coated in 7210.30

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If not clad, plated, or coated

Uncoated flat-rolled products of over 600 mm width go to Chapter 72 heading 7208

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify coating thickness and type via lab testing to confirm 'painted with plastics' classification; provide mill test certificates showing nonalloy composition; avoid misclassification as prepainted narrower sheets under 7210.49

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