Galvanized Steel Wire Fence Panels from Japan
Prefabricated panels made from galvanized steel wire woven into a grid pattern, used for perimeter fencing in residential and commercial properties. This product falls under HTS 7314.41.00 because it is 'other grill, netting and fencing' of iron or steel wire plated or coated with zinc for rust resistance. The wire diameter is under 16 mm as per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify zinc coating thickness meets ASTM A123 standards to avoid reclassification as uncoated wire products
• Provide mill test certificates confirming wire gauge under 16 mm and galvanized finish for smooth CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls by declaring mesh size and panel dimensions accurately to prevent undervaluation disputes