Staircase Formwork Shuttering from China
Specialized wooden shuttering for concrete staircases, with angled risers and treads forming capabilities. Temporary support system for poured concrete stairs, under HTS 4418.40.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide angle-specific blueprints to confirm staircase application
• Ensure all components declare as formwork set, not individual joinery
• Monitor for bamboo usage; treated as wood per chapter note