Vinyl-Coated Steel Baseboard Flashing

Vinyl plastic coated steel strips <300mm wide used as baseboard flashing in commercial buildings. Classifies HTS 7212.40.10.00 for narrow plastic-coated nonalloy flat-rolled products. Protects wall bases from moisture.

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.

7210.30.00Same rate: 35%

If electrolytically coated with minimal paint

Narrow products with electrolytic coating + light paint use specific 7210.30 rather than general 7212.40.

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Related Products under HTS 7212.40.10.00

Galvanized Steel Coated Shingle Flashing

Pre-painted galvanized steel flashing strips less than 300mm wide used for roofing shingle edges. This flat-rolled nonalloy steel product is coated with plastics for weather resistance and falls under HTS 7212.40.10.00 due to its narrow width and painted/plastic coating. The coating qualifies as 'further worked' per chapter notes.

PVC Coated Steel Drywall Corner Bead

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel strips under 300mm wide coated with PVC plastic for wallboard corner protection in construction. Classifies under HTS 7212.40.10.00 as narrow, plastic-coated flat products meeting 'further worked' definition. The coating prevents corrosion during drywall installation.

Color-Coated Steel Fascia Strip

Painted steel strips less than 300mm wide used for roof fascia trim in residential construction. This nonalloy flat-rolled product with color paint coating qualifies for HTS 7212.40.10.00 due to width and surface treatment. Provides aesthetic finish and weather protection.

Plastic-Coated Steel Weatherstripping

Narrow flat-rolled nonalloy steel (<300mm) with plastic coating for door/window weather seals. Falls under HTS 7212.40.10.00 as painted/plastic coated product per chapter definition of further worked. Coating ensures flexibility and sealing performance.

Pre-Painted Steel Drip Edge

Factory painted flat steel strips under 300mm wide forming drip edges for roofing membranes. HTS 7212.40.10.00 applies to this narrow, painted nonalloy steel flat-rolled product. Color coating matches roofing materials.