Galvanized Steel Roofing Flashing from Japan
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.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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