Epoxy-Coated Rebar #8 CRC from China
Corrosion-resistant epoxy-coated #8 rebar (1" diameter) with deformed surface for concrete, meeting CRSI standards. However, epoxy coating constitutes 'further worked' per Chapter 72 note (coating with nonmetallic substances), so not classifiable here - example shows common misclassification risk.
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
• Bare uncoated bars only for 7214.20; epoxy coating requires 7217.10 classification as coated products
• Strip coating for inspection if declared as bare rebar - CBP will reclassify
• Declare coating thickness/type accurately; common audit trigger