Hot-Dipped Galvanized Square Steel Bars from Japan
Nonalloy steel square bars hot-rolled and coated with hot-dipped zinc for outdoor structural applications like fencing. Under HTS 7215.90.10.00 as metal-coated (zinc), other bars/rods, not cold-formed. Zinc coating provides corrosion resistance without altering base classification.
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
• Galvanizing certificates must specify immersion method and coating weight (e.g
• g/m²)
• Separate from cold-formed profiles to avoid 7216 classification errors