Galvanized Steel Fence Post Tube from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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