Expanded Metal Steel Grating
Expanded metal steel grating formed by slitting and stretching sheet for ventilation platforms, offering lighter weight than bar grating. This product is classified under tariff item 7308.90.00 as a structure or part of a structure of iron or steel, prepared for structural screening and flooring.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the expanded metal is in sheet form not prepared for structures
Flat-rolled stainless steel products may apply if not structural.
If the grating is made of wire and not structural
Articles of iron or steel wire are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the expanded metal is not considered a sheet product under heading 7219 or 7220, which would change classification
• Provide the method of manufacture and end-use to the CBSA
• Ensure the product is not a finished article like a filter or screen
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