Galvanized Steel Conduit Base Strip

Hot-dip zinc coated steel strip (520 mm wide) used as base material for electrical conduit fabrication. Classified HTS 7212.30.5000 as other zinc-coated nonalloy flat-rolled under 600 mm. Critical for protecting wiring in harsh environments.

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.

7307.19.30Higher: 40.6% vs 35%

If formed into tube/pipe fittings

Fabricated conduit and fittings become Chapter 73 pipe products.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If aluminized coating

Aluminum-coated steel for conduit has separate classification from zinc.

7208.52.00.00Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolled uncoated

Galvanizing process shifts from 7208 hot-rolled to 7212 coated products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

UL listing requires specific zinc coating weights; verify against import specs

Distinguish slit coils from sheets for correct manifest description

Document nonalloy status (<0.3% other elements) to prevent alloy misclassification

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