Galvanized Steel Ground Rod 10 ft
Hot-dip galvanized steel rod, 3/4-inch diameter x 10 feet long, with tapered point for easy soil penetration in grounding electrical systems. HTS 7326.90.86.05 covers these corrosion-resistant rods essential for dissipating lightning strikes and fault currents. Typically used in utility pole grounding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold in bulk for fencing or agriculture without electrical certification
Non-specialized galvanized rods without grounding features are construction materials.
If threaded rods for mechanical anchoring, not electrical
Threaded steel rods for structural fastening exclude electrical grounding rods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include galvanization thickness certification (ASTM A123) to prove corrosion resistance for grounding applications
• Declare exact dimensions and point style; customs may reclassify blunt-end rods as fence posts under 7308
• Pair with ground rod driver tool invoices if shipped together to avoid set classification issues
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