Galvanized Concrete Tie Bars from Japan
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 — 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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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