Zinc-Nickel Electrolytic Plated Steel Sheet from China
Wide flat-rolled nonalloy steel electrolytically plated with zinc-nickel alloy for automotive corrosion protection. Classified in 7210.90.60.00 as electrolytic base metal plating on qualifying dimensions. Provides superior salt spray 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
• Provide alloy composition analysis of plating bath (zinc-nickel qualifies as base metal)
• Distinguish from mechanical zinc coating which may fall under different provisions
• Include OEM specifications for automotive qualification documentation