Zinc-Plated Mild Steel Flat Bars from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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