Electroplated Steel Nameplate Blanks

Blank strips of electrogalvanized steel for manufacturing equipment nameplates. Narrow flat-rolled nonalloy steel with zinc plating for corrosion resistance, HTS 7212.30.30.00.

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.

7212.50.00Same rate: 35%

If with aluminum-zinc coating

Specific coating alloys have dedicated subheadings.

8310.00.00Same rate: 35%

If finished signage plates

Post-fabrication (printing/embossing) makes Chapter 83 sign plates.

7209.15.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-rolled, not coated

Lacks plating requirement for this 7212.30 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Blanks remain classified as flat-rolled—not 'articles' until printed/formed

Thin gauge (<0.5 mm) common—still 7212 if plated

Distinguish from razor blade steel (U.S

Note d) by width/use certification