Appliance Grade Zinc-Plated Steel Sheet from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• 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