Galvanized Steel Fence Post Tube from China
A welded, circular galvanized steel tube with an outside diameter of 48 mm and wall thickness over 1.65 mm, used as fence posts in residential and agricultural fencing. It falls under HTS 7306.30.50.31 due to its galvanized finish, nonalloy steel construction, and dimensions within the specified limits for welded tubes.
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 classification under 7306.30.50.31
• Include mill test reports showing nonalloy steel composition to avoid reclassification as alloy steel
• Ensure outside diameter does not exceed 50.8 mm; common pitfall is mismeasuring OD leading to higher duty brackets