Chromium-Plated Nonalloy Steel Shafts from China
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel round shafts with hard chromium plating for wear resistance in industrial machinery. Classified in HTS 7215.90.10.00 as other metal-coated bars/rods, not cold-formed. Plating is surface treatment but doesn't qualify as 'further worked' per chapter notes.
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
• Distinguish from 'further worked' by avoiding polishing claims; simple plating stays here
• Machinery end-use declarations help prevent parts classification under 84/85
• Chrome thickness specs critical; exceeding certain levels may trigger chemical treatment note