Zinc-Coated Steel HVAC Duct Flange

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel strips under 600mm wide, electrolytically plated with zinc, used for connecting HVAC ductwork. The electrolytic coating provides bright finish and corrosion protection. Fits HTS 7212.20.00.00 as nonalloy steel with electrolytic zinc plating.

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.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If coated with zinc other than electrolytic or hot-dip

Alternative zinc coating processes (not electrolytic/hot-dip) use different subheadings.

7225.99.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloy steels (specified elements per Chapter 72 notes) classify in Chapter 72 heading 7225.

8415.90.80Lower: 18.9% vs 35%

If imported as part of complete HVAC assembly

Assembled into finished HVAC equipment moves to Chapter 84 machinery classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document plating method; electrolytic produces smoother finish than hot-dip

Confirm carbon content <0.6% for nonalloy classification with chemical analysis

Avoid classifying pre-cut lengths over certain dimensions that may be considered fabricated articles

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