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
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
• 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