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

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

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