Epoxy-Coated Steel Electrical Box Blank

Flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheets <600mm wide with conductive epoxy plastic coating for electrical enclosures. Under HTS 7212.40.5000 as painted/plastics-coated flat product, other category. Epoxy provides EMI shielding and corrosion resistance.

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.

7217.20.45Same rate: 35%

If punched and formed into boxes

Finished wirebound box shapes use 7217, beyond flat-rolled stage.

3208.20.00.00Higher: 38.6% vs 35%

If epoxy resin imported separately

Epoxy paints/varnishes classify in Chapter 32 without steel substrate.

8547.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If coating provides insulating function primarily

Insulating fittings of plastics/ceramics use Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify epoxy as plastics coating (not metal); ensure coating uniformity via adhesion tests; document intended punching into boxes doesn't affect flat-rolled classification

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