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
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
• 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