Zinc-Plated Mild Steel Flat Bars

Hot-rolled flat bars of nonalloy mild steel with electrolytic zinc plating for rust protection, commonly used in fabrication and machinery frames. Falls under HTS 7215.90.10.00 as other nonalloy steel bars, metal-coated but not cold-formed. The plating qualifies as 'coated with metal' per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7215.50.00Same rate: 35%

If cold-formed after hot-rolling

Cold-formed bars, even if originally hot-rolled, classify under 7215.50.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If deformed for concrete reinforcement

Deformations produced during rolling make it concrete reinforcing bars under 7213.

7228.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If alloy steel with specified elements exceeding nonalloy limits

Exceeding nonalloy composition thresholds moves to Chapter 72 alloy steel headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'hot-rolled' with dimensions; CBP often inspects for cold-forming indicators like uniform edges

Include coating specification sheets; minimum coating requirements for galvanization must match declared specs

Avoid mixing with uncoated bars in same container to prevent cross-contamination claims

Related Products under HTS 7215.90.10.00

Terne-Coated Roofing Bars

Hot-rolled nonalloy steel bars with terne (lead-tin) coating for historic roofing applications. Under HTS 7215.90.10.00 as alloy metal-coated bars/rods not cold-formed. Traditional corrosion protection method.

Sherardized Mild Steel Rods

Hot-rolled mild steel rods with zinc-iron alloy coating produced by sherardizing process for maximum corrosion protection. HTS 7215.90.10.00 covers diffusion metal coatings on nonalloy bars not cold-formed. Used in coastal construction.

Zinc-Plated Anchor Rods

Hot-rolled nonalloy steel anchor rods for concrete foundations, hot-dip galvanized for embedment durability. Classified HTS 7215.90.10.00 as metal-coated other bars not cold-formed. Essential for structural anchoring.

Galvannealed Structural Bars

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.

Galvanized Carbon Steel Rebar

Hot-rolled carbon steel reinforcing bars coated with zinc plating to prevent corrosion, used in concrete construction. Classified under HTS 7215.90.10.00 as other bars and rods of nonalloy steel that are plated or coated with metal but not cold-formed. The hot-rolled process and metal coating distinguish it from cold-formed or uncoated products.

Tin-Plated Carbon Steel Rounds

Hot-rolled round bars of nonalloy carbon steel with tin coating, used in manufacturing chains and fasteners. HTS 7215.90.10.00 covers other nonalloy steel rods/bars plated with metal (tin qualifies) and not cold-formed. Chapter note confirms metal coating includes tin plating.