Galvannealed High-Strength Steel for Construction Cranes from China
2.5 mm thick, 1,000 mm wide flat-rolled nonalloy steel sheet, electrolytically zinc-iron alloy coated (galvannealed), with minimum yield of 355 MPa qualifying as high-strength steel. Used for structural booms and outriggers in mobile cranes. Provides superior weldability and atmospheric corrosion resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mill certificates must specify electrolytic process and exact alloy coating composition; ensure compliance with Buy America if for US infrastructure projects
• Pitfall: rust/discoloration pre-entry doesn't reduce duties per Chapter 72 note