Galvanized Steel HVAC Duct Seals
Zinc-plated flat steel strips designed to seal joints in heating and ventilation ductwork, providing airtight and corrosion-resistant connections. These strips 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 seals are imported with adhesive backing or pre-cut shapes
Other articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified, are classified in heading 7326.
If the strips are painted or coated with plastics
Flat-rolled products painted, varnished, or coated with plastics are classified under this tariff item.
If the seals are part of a ductwork system and imported with other components
Structures and parts of structures of iron or steel are classified in heading 7308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strips are imported as flat-rolled products without adhesive or foam backing, which would change their classification
• If the seals are imported with pre-applied adhesive, they may be classified as other articles of iron or steel or as articles of other chapters
• Provide technical specifications showing the steel composition and zinc coating
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