Electroplated Steel Nameplate Blanks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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