Zinc-Coated Steel Guardrail Backing from China
Galvanized flat-rolled steel sheet, width exceeding 600 mm, used as backing material for highway guardrails, protected by zinc plating. Classified HTS 7210.49.00.95 as other zinc-coated nonalloy steel products. Essential component in transportation infrastructure safety systems.
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
• Provide AASHTO/ASTM specs confirming galvanizing meets transportation standards
• Ensure no edge trimming or slitting that reduces effective width below 600 mm threshold
• Mill certificates must specify nonalloy steel to avoid 20-25% alloy steel duties