Sherardized Mild Steel Rods from China
Hot-rolled mild steel rods with zinc-iron alloy coating produced by sherardizing process for maximum corrosion protection. HTS 7215.90.10.00 covers diffusion metal coatings on nonalloy bars not cold-formed. Used in coastal construction.
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
• Sherardizing process certification differentiates from simple galvanizing
• Coating thickness typically 50-200 microns; declare accurately
• Uniform coating appearance prevents coating quality disputes