Aluminum-Coated Exhaust Rods from China
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.
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
• 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