Zinc-Plated Steel Edge Protectors from China
Galvanized steel strips formed into L-shapes for protecting sharp edges during shipping. Retains flat-rolled character with zinc coating, width <300 mm, HTS 7212.30.30.00 'other' category.
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
• Minimal bending doesn't change classification—remains flat-rolled if not complex fabrication
• Rust/discoloration pre-entry gets no duty allowance per Chapter 72 note
• Specify nonalloy via heat analysis; importers often overlook this for edge products