Galvanized Steel Weatherstripping from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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