Galvanized Concrete Tie Bars from China
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel bars zinc-coated for use as concrete wall ties in construction formwork. HTS 7215.90.10.00 for other coated nonalloy bars not cold-formed or deformed. Lacks indentations/ribs distinguishing it from reinforcing bars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Photos showing lack of deformations prevent reclassification as 7213 rebar
• Construction end-use certificates avoid Chapter 73 structure confusion
• Batch coating uniformity tests required for consistent duty assessment