Galvanized Steel Coated Shingle Flashing

Pre-painted galvanized steel flashing strips less than 300mm wide used for roofing shingle edges. This flat-rolled nonalloy steel product is coated with plastics for weather resistance and falls under HTS 7212.40.10.00 due to its narrow width and painted/plastic coating. The coating qualifies as 'further worked' per chapter notes.

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.

7210.49.00Same rate: 35%

If not painted or plastic coated

Uncoated or simply clad/plated flat-rolled products under 600mm wide fall in 7210, not 'further worked' with paint/plastics.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If width 300mm or more but under 600mm

Same painted/plastic coated products but exceeding 300mm width shift to 7212.50 subheading.

7308.90.95Same rate: 35%

If fabricated into finished roofing trim

Once cut, bent, or formed into specific structures, classifies as fabricated metal products rather than flat-rolled stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify coating type (paint vs. plastic) and width measurement under 300mm to avoid reclassification to wider categories

Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy steel composition to prevent alloy steel disputes

Ensure no rust/discoloration claims as chapter notes deny duty reductions for pre-entry surface damage