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

Aluminum-Coated Exhaust Rods from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7215.90.10.00