Tin-Plated Carbon Steel Rounds from China
Hot-rolled round bars of nonalloy carbon steel with tin coating, used in manufacturing chains and fasteners. HTS 7215.90.10.00 covers other nonalloy steel rods/bars plated with metal (tin qualifies) and not cold-formed. Chapter note confirms metal coating includes tin plating.
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
• Submit chemical analysis proving nonalloy status (< specified alloy elements per chapter notes)
• Document hot-rolling process; round bars often scrutinized for cold-drawing evidence
• Tin coating uniformity certificates prevent disputes over 'substantial coating' requirements