Explosion Bonded Clad Steel Plate for Chemical Processing from China
Narrow (<600 mm) flat-rolled nonalloy steel plates using explosion bonding cladding with Hastelloy for chemical reactor lining. HTS 7212.60.00.00 covers this clad configuration. Explosion bonding creates metallurgical bond without dilution zone.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Explosion bonded products need specific NDT reports showing bond integrity
• Distinguish explosion cladding from roll bonding in entry documentation
• Chemical processing grades may trigger additional REACH/chemical regulations