Galvanized Steel Roofing Flashing from Japan
Narrow strips of flat-rolled nonalloy steel, less than 600 mm wide, electrolytically coated with zinc for corrosion resistance. Used in roofing applications to seal joints and edges. Classified under HTS 7212.20.00.00 due to electrolytic zinc plating and narrow width.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify electrolytic plating certification; hot-dip galvanizing falls under different subheading
• Ensure width measurement <600mm and provide mill test reports confirming nonalloy steel composition