Galvanized Steel Fence Post with Coupling from Mexico
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 — 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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