Clad Nonalloy Steel for Shipbuilding Panels from China
Flat-rolled steel sheets under 600 mm width, clad with marine-grade alloys for ship hull panel overlays. Classified in HTS 7212.60.00.00 for clad nonalloy steel products. Provides weight savings with superior seawater corrosion resistance.
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
• Marine applications may require additional ABS/USCG certifications beyond tariff classification
• Verify no 'further working' like pattern embossing occurred post-cladding
• Batch certificates should specify cladding bond strength testing methods