7217.20.45—Plated or coated with zinc, other
General duty rate
Free
Across 8 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 7217.20 — Plated or coated with zinc: (subheading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 7217.20.45 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Plated or coated with zinc, other. It sits in Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal and rolls up 8 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 13 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this tariff item.
10-digit lines under 7217.20.45(8)
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7217.20.45.10Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbonFree7217.20.45.20Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbonFree7217.20.45.30Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbonFree7217.20.45.40Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbonFree7217.20.45.50Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbonFree7217.20.45.60Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbonFree7217.20.45.70Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbonFree7217.20.45.80Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbonFreeTariff modifications(13)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 7217.20.45
| 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 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.87 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50%. |
| 9903.81.88 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 50%. |
| 9903.81.94 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.82.02 | section_232 | 50% |
| 9903.81.95 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.91.01 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.67 | section_232 | Free |
| 9903.81.08 | section_232 | Free |
| 9903.80.47 | section_232 | Free |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 7217.20.45 cover?
HTS 7217.20.45 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Plated or coated with zinc, other. It belongs to Chapter 72 and rolls up 8 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7217.20.45?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 7217.20.45 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 7217.20.45?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 7217.20.45 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 7217.20.45?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 7217.20.45 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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