Galvanized Steel Guardrail Tube with Coupling from Mexico
Welded galvanized tube, 3-inch (76.2 mm) OD, wall thickness 2 mm, with end coupling for highway guardrail assembly. Fits HTS 7306.30.50.27 as other galvanized welded circular tubes of nonalloy steel exceeding 50.8 mm OD up to 114.3 mm, imported with coupling.
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 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
• DOT-compliant documentation required; specify wall thickness and galvanization specs in entry
• Avoid misclassification as line pipe (7306.19) by confirming non-energy transport use
• Bulk packaging without retail marks may qualify for lower duties if not consumer goods