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+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7212.20.00Same rate: 35%

If plated with other metal

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

7610.90.00Higher: 80.7% vs 35%

If aluminum composition

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

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

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