Geotextile Ground Staples from Japan
Heavy gauge steel wire U-staples for professional installation of geotextile fabrics in civil engineering projects like road bases and retaining walls. HTS 7326.20.00.30 applies as ground staples of iron/steel wire. High tensile strength withstands soil settlement forces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Engineering drawings showing load ratings support industrial classification
• Bulk packaging (1000+ count) typical; smaller packs risk retail treatment
• Verify tensile strength specs don't trigger 'spring' steel reclassification