Galvannealed Structural Bars from Japan
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel structural bars with galvannealed (zinc-iron alloy) coating for painted building frameworks. HTS 7215.90.10.00 for metal-coated bars/rods not cold-formed. Provides paint adhesion base layer.
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 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
• Galvannealing process (hot-dip + heat) documentation differentiates coating
• Paint adhesion test results support coating specification
• Building code compliance certificates for structural applications