Galvanized Straight-Line Barbed Tape from Canada
Straight-line barbed tape is a flat galvanized steel strip punched with razor-sharp barbs at intervals, used for topping straight fences or walls. Classified under HTS 7326.90.86.45 as barbed tape due to its steel construction and barbed profile designed for security applications. It provides a cost-effective alternative to coiled concertina wire for linear barriers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
52.9%
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
• Ensure labeling specifies 'barbed tape' not 'wire' to prevent misclassification; test for zinc coating thickness compliance
• Avoid bundling with clips as it may qualify as a set under different provisions