Seamless 6061 Aluminum Alloy Kayak Frame Tube
Seamless tubes made from 6061 aluminum alloy, a heat-treatable alloy with magnesium and silicon, designed for use in inflatable kayak and canoe frames. Their seamless construction and alloy composition place them under tariff item 7608.20.00, which covers tubes and pipes of aluminum alloys.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tubes are cut, drilled, or otherwise fabricated into specific kayak frame components
Once tubes are worked beyond simple cutting to length, they may be classified as other articles of aluminum rather than as tubes.
If imported as part of a complete kayak or canoe kit
Complete watercraft or their parts may fall under Chapter 89 rather than base metal articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tubes are declared as aluminum alloy (6061) and not as finished kayak parts, which could shift classification
• Keep mill certificates or test reports showing alloy composition to support the tariff classification
• Verify whether the tubes are considered 'unworked' per Chapter 76 supplementary notes, as further processing may affect classification
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