Galvanized Steel Weatherstripping from China
Narrow galvanized steel strips used for door and window weather sealing in construction. Zinc plating on flat-rolled nonalloy steel, width <300 mm, precisely matches 'other' category in HTS 7212.30.30.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document coating weight (e.g
• G90 designation) to prove substantial zinc plating vs. minimal coating
• Measure actual width post-coating; contraction can affect <300 mm status
• Avoid misclassifying as 'further worked' if only basic plating—no enameling or painting qualifies