Varnished Steel Nameplate Blank from Canada
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel blanks under 600mm wide varnished with clear acrylic plastics for engraving into nameplates. HTS 7212.40.5000 applies to such 'other' varnished or plastics-coated flat products. Varnish protects against corrosion during machining.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Declare as 'other' since not specifically enumerated in prior 7212.40 subheadings; provide varnish composition analysis showing plastic content; ensure no patterns in relief per universal mill plate exclusion