Aluminum-Coated Exhaust Rods

Hot-rolled nonalloy steel rods with aluminized coating for high-temperature automotive exhaust components. Under HTS 7215.90.10.00 as metal-coated (aluminum qualifies) other bars/rods, not cold-formed. Coating provides heat and corrosion resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7225.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel bars/sections

Aluminum diffusion creating alloy layer may exceed nonalloy limits.

8708.92.75.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If parts of mufflers or exhaust silencers

Vehicle-specific parts classify in Chapter 87.

7215.90.50.00Same rate: 35%

If painted over metal coating

Additional nonmetallic coating constitutes further working.

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Import Tips & Compliance

High-temperature coating specs must match declared performance claims

Separate from muffler assemblies to maintain Chapter 72 classification

Aluminizing process documentation prevents alloy steel misclassification

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