Steel Umbrella Frame for Rain Umbrellas from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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