Varnished Steel Nameplate Blank from China
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 — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
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