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Galvanized Steel Gutter Aprons

Zinc-plated steel starter strips for roof gutter installation. Flat-rolled <300 mm width, nonalloy steel with protective zinc coating, under HTS 7212.30.30.00.

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.

7212.20.00Same rate: 75%

If plated with other metal

Zinc-specific subheading; other platings (e.g., tin) use 7212.20.

7610.90.00Higher: 80.7% vs 75%

If aluminum composition

Material change to non-ferrous metal shifts entire chapter to 76.

7326.90.86Lower: 40.4% vs 75%

If retail packaged as fittings

Retail presentation as finished gutter parts vs. bulk material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure mill certs show <0.25% carbon for nonalloy confirmation

• Length in coils/sheets ok—classification by width/form

• No duty reduction for surface rust per Chapter note