Otherwise plated or coated
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated: > Otherwise plated or coated
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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
Products classified under HTS 7212.50.00.00
Enamelled Steel Nameplate Blanks
Porcelain-enamelled steel blanks under 600mm for machinery nameplates. HTS 7212.50.00.00 covers nonalloy flat-rolled products with vitreous enamel coating. Enamel provides durable, high-temperature markings.
Bituminous Coated Steel Pipe Wrap
Narrow steel strip with bituminous coating for field-wrapping oilfield pipes, under 600mm width. HTS 7212.50.00.00 for nonalloy steel otherwise coated. Bitumen provides corrosion protection in pipeline applications.
Cadmium-Plated Steel Aircraft Shims
Thin cadmium-electroplated steel shims for aircraft maintenance, width under 600mm. Classified HTS 7212.50.00.00 as plated nonalloy flat-rolled products. Cadmium offers sacrificial corrosion protection.
Terne-Plated Steel Shelf Strip
Terne-coated (lead-tin) narrow steel strip for retail shelving under 600mm width. HTS 7212.50.00.00 as otherwise plated nonalloy steel, though some importers debate with 7212.20. Coating resists shelf corrosion.
Anodized Steel Name Tag Blanks
Narrow flat-rolled steel with chemical anodizing treatment for custom name tags. HTS 7212.50.00.00 covers nonalloy products with chemical surface treatments per chapter note. Anodizing creates decorative oxide layer.
Galvanized Steel Roofing Flashing
Narrow galvanized steel strips used for roofing flashing, with a zinc coating applied by hot-dip galvanizing process. Falls under HTS 7212.50.00.00 as flat-rolled nonalloy steel under 600 mm width that is otherwise plated or coated. The coating provides corrosion resistance essential for outdoor roofing applications.
Tin-Plated Steel Can Stock
Electrolytically tin-plated steel sheets under 600mm width used for beverage can bodies. Classified in HTS 7212.50.00.00 as nonalloy steel flat-rolled products that are otherwise plated or coated. The tin coating prevents corrosion and provides solderability for can manufacturing.
Chromium-Plated Steel Shims
Precision thin steel shims with electrolytic chromium plating for machinery alignment, width under 600mm. HTS 7212.50.00.00 covers flat-rolled nonalloy steel otherwise plated or coated. Chromium provides wear resistance and anti-galling properties.
Painted Steel Furniture Trim
Pre-painted steel strips under 600mm width for furniture edging and trim applications. Falls under HTS 7212.50.00.00 as flat-rolled iron/nonalloy steel otherwise coated. Organic paint coating provides decorative finish and corrosion protection.
PVC-Coated Steel Fence Mesh Strips
Narrow flat-rolled steel with PVC plastisol coating for fence reinforcement strips under 600mm. HTS 7212.50.00.00 for nonalloy steel products otherwise plated or coated per chapter note definition. Plastic coating enhances weather resistance.
Nickel-Plated Steel Electrical Bus Bars
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel bus bar stock with electrolytic nickel plating, width under 600mm. Classified HTS 7212.50.00.00 as otherwise plated or coated. Nickel improves conductivity and corrosion resistance for electrical distribution.
Lacquered Steel Lock Washer Stock
Lacquer-coated narrow steel strip for split lock washer production, under 600mm width. HTS 7212.50.00.00 covers flat-rolled nonalloy steel otherwise coated. Lacquer provides lubrication during washer forming.
Zinc Phosphate Coated Steel Spring Strip
Narrow spring steel strip with zinc phosphate conversion coating for automotive suspension components. HTS 7212.50.00.00 for flat-rolled nonalloy steel otherwise coated per chapter note. Phosphate enhances paint adhesion and corrosion resistance.
Powder Coated Steel Curtain Track
Profiled flat-rolled steel with polyester powder coating for residential curtain tracks under 600mm width. HTS 7212.50.00.00 as nonalloy steel otherwise coated. Powder coating provides durable decorative finish.
Aluminized Steel Heat Shield Stock
Hot-dip aluminized steel sheets under 600mm for automotive exhaust heat shields. Classified HTS 7212.50.00.00 as flat-rolled nonalloy steel otherwise plated or coated. Aluminum coating provides high-temperature oxidation resistance.