Zinc-Plated Mild Steel Flat Bars from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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