7212.40—Painted, varnished or coated with plastics
General duty rate
Free
Across 2 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 7212 — Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated: (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 7212.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Painted, varnished or coated with plastics. It sits in Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 15 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading, and 110 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 7212.40(2)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(15)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 7212.40
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.80.01 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.80.61 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.83 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.85 |
AD/CVD orders(110)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 7212.40
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 7212.40 cover?
HTS 7212.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Painted, varnished or coated with plastics. It belongs to Chapter 72 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7212.40?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 7212.40 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 7212.40?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 7212.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 7212.40?
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