Expanded Metal Steel Grating

Expanded metal steel grating formed by slitting and stretching sheet for ventilation platforms. Under HTS 7308.90.70.00 as steel grating prepared for structural screening and flooring. Lighter weight than bar grating with diamond pattern.

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.

7212.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as flat-rolled sheet before expansion

Unexpanded steel sheets classify by thickness and processing.

7314.41.00Same rate: 35%

If finer mesh qualifying as woven wire cloth

Wire-based expanded products may be 'wire cloth' if dimensions fit.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If used as machinery guards rather than structures

Protective screens for equipment shift from structural use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from perforated plate by documenting expansion manufacturing process

• Provide SWL (safe working load) calculations for structural verification

• Galvanizing thickness reports prevent undervaluation disputes

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