Box Section Steel Column
A hollow box-section steel column engineered for vertical load-bearing in high-rise building cores. It is cut, drilled, and otherwise prepared for direct incorporation into structural frameworks, qualifying it as a part of a structure of iron or steel under tariff item 7308.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the column is designed as part of a tower or lattice mast
Towers and lattice masts are specifically named in heading 7308 and may be classified there if the column is a component of such a structure.
If the column is a seamless tube of circular cross-section, not further worked than cold-drawn or cold-rolled
Tubes and pipes of iron or steel are classified in Chapter 73, and a hollow column might be considered a tube if not sufficiently prepared for structural use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the column is clearly marked as prepared for structural use (e.g
• pre-drilled holes, beveled edges) to support classification under 7308.90.00
• Provide engineering drawings or mill certificates to the CBSA if requested
• Verify if the steel originates from a country with a preferential tariff treatment to potentially lower the duty rate
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