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Galvanized Steel Fence Post Tube

A welded hollow steel tube made from nonalloy steel, typically 2-3 inches in diameter, used as fence posts in agricultural and residential fencing. It falls under HTS 7306.90.10.00 as an other tube of iron or nonalloy steel, not specified elsewhere in heading 7306.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7306.30.10Same rate: 75%

If containing 0.3% or more alloy elements

Alloy steel tubes shift to 7306.30, based on chemical composition thresholds in Chapter 73 notes.

7306.50.10.00Same rate: 75%

If welded and over 406.4 mm outer diameter

Larger diameter welded tubes for specific uses like piling are classified separately in 7306.50.

7304.39.00Same rate: 75%

If seamless instead of welded

Seamless tubes of nonalloy steel fall under heading 7304, distinguished by manufacturing process.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the steel is nonalloy (less than 0.3% alloy elements) via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification

• Ensure proper documentation of weld type (e.g

• ERW) and galvanization for customs valuation