Galvanized Straight-Line Barbed Tape from China
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 — China → United States
37.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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