Zinc-Coated Fence Posts from Japan
Hot-rolled nonalloy steel bars formed into fence post profiles, galvanized for outdoor durability. HTS 7215.90.10.00 covers metal-coated other bars not cold-formed (hot-rolled shapes qualify). Used in agricultural and perimeter fencing.
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
• Profile cross-section drawings prove hot-rolling vs cold-forming
• Agricultural use declarations help with quota considerations
• Galvanizing standards (ASTM A123) documentation recommended