PVC Coated Steel Shutter Slat from Germany
Narrow flat-rolled nonalloy steel strip less than 600mm wide with PVC plastic coating for roller shutter blades. Classified under HTS 7212.40.5000 for its plastic coating on nonalloy steel flat products not fitting specific subheadings. The PVC layer provides weather resistance and noise reduction.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document PVC coating weight percentage to avoid disputes over 'coated with plastics'; ensure no alloying elements exceed nonalloy limits per Chapter 72 notes; declare exact width measurements to confirm <600mm classification