Alloy Steel Guardrail Post Tube

Welded heavy gauge alloy steel tube for highway guardrail posts, circular 2.25-inch, wall 0.165-inch (>1.65 mm metric), crash-tested. Classified HTS 7306.50.50 as other thick welded alloy tubes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fabricated with base plates into posts

Finished guardrail posts are structures under 7308.

7306.30.10Same rate: 35%

If carbon steel standard grade

Most guardrails use carbon steel; alloy for corrosive areas.

7307.91.10Higher: 38.3% vs 35%

If flanged or with threaded ends

Fittings dominate if ends are mechanically joined.

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Import Tips & Compliance

AASHTO M180 crash test compliance docs essential for DOT acceptance

Galvanized coating weight per ASTM A123 specified in commercial invoice

Length standardization (10ft nominal) affects freight class but not HTS

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