Galvanized Steel Expanded Metal Sheet

A sheet of expanded metal made from galvanized steel wire, featuring diamond-shaped openings created by slitting and stretching the sheet. It falls under HTS 7314.50.00.00 as expanded metal of iron or steel, distinct from woven cloth or grill due to its expansion process.

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.

7308.90.70.00Same rate: 35%

If used as fabricated grating for industrial platforms

Assembled expanded metal into structural gratings shifts to Chapter 73 structures rather than raw expanded metal.

7314.41.00Same rate: 35%

If welded into grill or mesh panels

Welded wire assemblies are classified as grills under 7314.41, not plain expanded metal.

7212.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not expanded but flat-rolled with perforations

Perforated flat-rolled steel falls under Chapter 72 flat products, lacking the slitting/stretching expansion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the expansion process and wire dimensions (under 16mm) to confirm classification under Chapter 73 wire products

Provide mill test reports certifying steel composition and galvanization to avoid misclassification as non-expanded sheet metal

Check for anti-dumping duties on galvanized steel from specific countries like China or Mexico