7212.60.00.00 - Clad 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7212.60.00.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are less than 600 mm in width and are **clad**. Cladding refers to a process where one metal is metallurgically bonded to another, forming a composite material. This distinct manufacturing process differentiates it from other categories within 7212, which focus on plating or coating.
Unlike sibling categories such as those plated or coated with tin (7212.10), electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (7212.20), otherwise plated or coated with zinc (7212.30), or painted, varnished, or coated with plastics (7212.40), the cladding process in this category results in a permanent, integral bond between the base steel and the cladding material. The cladding material is not merely a surface application but becomes an integral part of the rolled product.
As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within 7212.60.00.00 relies on confirming the presence of a clad construction on flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products under 600 mm in width. Examples of cladding materials might include stainless steel, copper, or aluminum, bonded to the base iron or non-alloy steel. The key distinguishing factor remains the metallurgical bonding inherent in the cladding process, distinguishing it from superficial plating or coating operations.