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
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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