Appliance Grade Zinc-Plated Steel Sheet

Electrolytically zinc-plated nonalloy steel flat-rolled product >600 mm wide for washing machine and refrigerator exteriors. Classifies under 7210.90.60.00 for electrolytic base metal coating. Balances formability and corrosion resistance.

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.

7212.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If width <600 mm

Narrower appliance sheets classify under 7212 plated provisions.

7210.30.00Same rate: 35%

If color-coated after plating

Prepainted products move to organic coated subheadings.

9403.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fabricated into appliance parts

Assembled into furniture/appliance metal parts in Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include surface finish specs (bright, matte) relevant to appliance use

Verify no organic passivation layers constituting 'further work'

Document yield strength to avoid high-strength steel misclassification

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