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Commercial Aluminum Storefront Window System

A large-scale aluminum framed window system for retail storefronts, featuring slim profiles and thermal breaks for commercial building installation. This structural window and frame system is classified under tariff item 7610.10.00 as a window and frame for buildings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%+50.0%56.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7610.90.10Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If imported as a curtain wall system rather than individual windows

Aluminum curtain walls are classified as other aluminum structures.

7308.90.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the storefront system includes significant steel structural components

Composite structures with steel may be classified under Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the storefront window system is a complete assembly with frames, glazing and structural components

• Ensure the product is described as a window system, not as a curtain wall, to support classification under 7610.10.00

• Be prepared to provide engineering specifications if CBSA questions the classification

Related Products under Tariff item 7610.10.00

ADA Compliant Aluminum Door Threshold Ramp

A sloped aluminum ramp threshold designed to meet accessibility standards for wheelchair passage over door sills, serving as a structural door threshold. This aluminum threshold is classified under tariff item 7610.10.00 as a threshold for doors within aluminum structures.

Adjustable Aluminum Interior Door Threshold

A height-adjustable aluminum threshold designed for interior door openings on uneven floors, featuring a screw leveling mechanism. It is classified under tariff item 7610.10.00 as a door threshold prepared for use in aluminum structures, meeting the definition of a structural component for buildings.

Aluminum Awning Window Frame

> A top-hinged aluminum frame designed for awning windows that project outward, used in ventilation applications. The frame is powder-coated for exterior durability and is prepared for structural installation in building openings, falling under tariff item 7610.10.00 as an aluminum window frame.

Aluminum Bay Window Frame Assembly

A multi-panel aluminum framed window assembly that projects outward from a wall to form a bay, complete with all frames and structural elements. This assembled window unit is designed for permanent installation in residential buildings, providing panoramic views while meeting the definition of a window and frame of aluminum under tariff item 7610.10.00.

Aluminum Bi-Fold Door Frame Set

> A multi-panel aluminum frame set for bi-fold closet or patio doors, including tracks and a threshold. This product is a complete door frame system prepared for structural use, classified under tariff item 7610.10.00 as aluminum doors and their frames.

Aluminum Casement Window Frame

A pre-assembled frame made from extruded aluminum profiles designed specifically for casement windows in residential and commercial buildings. It is classified under tariff item 7610.10.00 as a door, window, or frame prepared for use in aluminum structures, with glazing pockets for glass installation.