Cold-Formed Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Fence Posts from Japan
Cold-formed U-shaped or T-shaped posts of nonalloy steel, hot-dip galvanized for outdoor durability. Falls under HTS 7215.90.30.00 as other cold-formed, metal-coated bars/rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not qualifying as concrete reinforcing. Zinc coating provides essential corrosion protection for agricultural 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 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
• Document cold-forming process (no hot-rolling) with production records; ensure zinc coating meets ASTM A123 standards; declare exact dimensions as weight-based duties apply