Nickel-Plated Low Carbon Steel Rods from China
Hot-rolled low carbon nonalloy steel rods with nickel plating for enhanced corrosion resistance in marine hardware. HTS 7215.90.10.00 applies to plated/coated nonalloy steel bars/rods not cold-formed. Nickel counts as metal coating per chapter definitions.
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
• Verify nickel layer thickness via non-destructive testing reports for valuation
• End-use statements may be required if resembling razor blade steel specs
• Ensure rods exceed 150mm width if claiming universal mill plate alternatives