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Galvanized Steel Roofing Flashing

Pre-cut galvanized steel strips used for weatherproofing roof joints, with zinc coating applied via hot-dip galvanizing process. Falls under HTS 7212.30.10.90 as flat-rolled nonalloy steel, width under 300 mm, thickness over 0.25 mm, and zinc-coated. The cladding provides corrosion resistance essential for outdoor roofing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7210.49.00Same rate: 75%

If width of 300mm or more but less than 600mm

Wider galvanized sheets fall under the 300-600mm subheading in heading 7210 for similar products.

7308.90Lower: 12.5% vs 75%

If further fabricated into structural profiles or bars

Once bent or shaped beyond flat-rolled form, classified as structures in Chapter 73 rather than Chapter 72 semi-finished.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 75%

If coated with aluminum-zinc alloy instead of pure zinc

Aluzinc or Galvalume coatings use different metallizing process, moving to the 'other metal-coated' subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify zinc coating thickness and method (hot-dip vs electro) meets ASTM A653 standards to avoid reclassification

• Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy steel composition and dimensions under 300mm width

• Watch for over 600mm widths which shift to 7210, causing higher duties; measure precisely before entry

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