Galvanized Steel Expansion Joint Covers
Flat zinc-coated steel plates used to cover concrete expansion joints in floors and walls, providing durable surface protection. These plates are flat-rolled non-alloy steel, less than 600 mm wide, and plated or coated with zinc, falling under tariff item 7212.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the covers are imported with holes, bends, or other working beyond cutting
Other articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified, are classified in heading 7326.
If the plates are 600 mm or more in width
Wider flat-rolled products plated or coated with zinc are classified in heading 7210.
If the covers are part of a flooring system and imported with supporting structures
Structures and parts of structures of iron or steel are classified in heading 7308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the covers are imported as flat-rolled products, not as finished articles with fasteners or hinges, which would fall under other headings
• Provide dimensions showing the width is less than 600 mm and the thickness exceeds 0.25 mm
• If the covers are cut to specific lengths with holes, they may be classified as other articles of iron or steel under heading 7326
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