Galvanized Steel Coated Shingle Flashing from China
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.
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
• 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