Zinc-Plated Security Window Screens from Germany
Galvanized steel wire mesh screens fitted for windows to prevent insect entry and provide security. The zinc coating ensures outdoor durability, classified under HTS 7314.41.0080 as other netting of iron or steel wire. Frames are typically aluminum, but mesh is steel wire under 16mm.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate mesh rolls from framed screens during import to maintain classification as wire netting
• Test for lead-free zinc coating per CPSIA if for residential use
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests structural components, potentially reclassifying under 7308