Welded Steel HSS Column
A hollow structural section (HSS) steel column, welded from non-alloy steel plates, for supporting loads in multi-story buildings. It is classified under this tariff item as a pillar or column prepared for iron or steel structures.
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 |
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Steel · Required
Global Affairs Canada: GAC Steel (Carbon Steel) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 7308).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 73089000; Starts With 73089000; Equal To 7308900010; Equal To 7308900020; Equal To 7308900030; Equal To 7308900040; Equal To 7308900050; Equal To 7308900070; Equal To 7308900095; Equal To 7308900096; Equal To 7308900099; Equal To 7308900010; Equal To 7308900020; Equal To 7308900030; Equal To 7308900040; Equal To 7308900050; Equal To 7308900070; Equal To 7308900095; Equal To 7308900096; Equal To 7308900099. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the HSS column is a plain welded tube without further preparation
Unprepared welded tubes of circular cross-section fall under heading 73.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the column is non-alloy and welded from plates for structural use
• Provide mill certificates and welding certifications
• Verify compliance with Canadian structural steel standards
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