Clad Carbon Steel Sheet for Heat Exchangers from China
Narrow flat-rolled carbon steel sheets under 600 mm width, clad with corrosion-resistant alloy for industrial heat exchanger plates. Classified under HTS 7212.60.00.00 as clad nonalloy steel products. The cladding provides a protective layer while maintaining the base steel's structural properties.
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
• Submit detailed cladding specifications and base steel chemistry to confirm nonalloy status per Chapter 72 notes
• Watch for rust/discoloration claims; no duty allowance per U.S. note on iron/steel damage
• Ensure documentation distinguishes cladding from metallic coating to prevent misclassification