Galvanized Steel Fence Post with Coupling from China
A welded galvanized steel tube with an outside diameter of 2.5 inches (63.5 mm), wall thickness over 1.65 mm, and pre-attached coupling for connecting fence sections. Classified under HTS 7306.30.50.27 due to its galvanized finish, circular cross-section, welded construction from nonalloy steel, and inclusion of coupling. Primarily used in agricultural and residential fencing.
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
• Verify galvanization certification and wall thickness measurements to confirm HTS 7306.30.50.27 classification; provide mill test reports
• Ensure couplings are integral or imported attached; loose couplings may shift to 7307.99
• Check for anti-dumping duties on galvanized steel pipes from certain origins like China or Mexico