Zinc Phosphate Coated Steel Spring Strip from Germany
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.
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
• Classify as chemical surface treatment per chapter notes; provide phosphate coating weight specs; confirm spring temper hardness meets SAE J510