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.

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.

7117.19.15.00Lower: 25.5% vs 35%

If imitation jewelry classification

Articles of base metal for jewelry use

7210.90.90.00Same rate: 35%

If width exceeds 600mm

Cold-rolled wider sheets heading 7210

3204.17.20.00Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If anodizing chemicals only

Synthetic organic coloring matter separate

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify as chemical surface treatment (phosphatizing-like); document anodizing bath chemistry; ensure colorfastness testing

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