Steel Umbrella Frame for Rain Umbrellas

A pre-assembled steel frame mounted on a shaft, designed specifically for hand-held umbrellas used primarily to protect against rain. It includes metal ribs and a central runner mechanism but excludes any canopy or textile components. Classified under HTS 6603.20.30.00 as an umbrella frame for rain protection umbrellas per heading 6601.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6603.20.90.00Higher: 22% vs 10%

If chiefly used for protection against the sun

Frames for sun umbrellas fall under the separate subheading for non-rain protection hand-held umbrellas.

8716.80.50Higher: 38.2% vs 10%

If for bicycles or motorcycles

Umbrella frames designed for vehicle mounting are classified as semi-finished vehicle parts, not hand-held.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 10%

If imported without shaft mounting

Unmounted steel ribs or incomplete frames without shaft are treated as other steel articles, not umbrella-specific frames.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the frame is mounted on a shaft and designed exclusively for rain umbrellas to avoid reclassification under general metal parts

Provide detailed assembly diagrams showing no textile fittings to comply with Chapter 66 notes excluding textile parts

Ensure shaft material documentation matches steel specifications to prevent duty shifts to aluminum frames