Terne-Plated Steel Shelf Strip from Germany
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.
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 terne alloy ratio (typically 12-20% tin); comply with lead content regulations; distinguish from hot-dip galvanized