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Electrogalvanized Steel Battery Plates

Thin galvanized steel grids for lead-acid battery construction. Flat-rolled <300 mm, zinc-plated nonalloy steel, HTS 7212.30.30.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7212.10.00Same rate: 75%

If unplated

Coating absence changes subheading.

8507.90.80Lower: 53.4% vs 75%

If parts of electric accumulators

Specific battery parts heading takes precedence.

7226.99.01Same rate: 75%

If electrical silicon-electrical steel

Special alloy for electrical applications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Grid pattern from rolling—still flat-rolled classification

• Hazardous material declarations for battery context

• Distinguish from ball-bearing steel compositions