Zinc-Coated Steel Guardrail Backing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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