Zinc-Coated Steel Strapping Band from Japan
Flat-rolled nonalloy steel strapping, 300 mm wide before slitting, hot-dip galvanized for packaging and securing cargo. Under HTS 7212.30.5000 as zinc-coated product less than 600 mm wide, 'other' plating type. Essential for industrial bundling applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify tensile strength and elongation to distinguish from hoop/base steel under 7318
• Document hot-dip process to avoid confusion with electrolytic plating subheading
• Ensure no embossing or patterns that would classify as 'further worked' beyond coating