Steel Umbrella Frame

A lightweight steel frame designed for assembling umbrellas, including metal ribs and runner mechanism mounted on a shaft. It falls under HTS 6603.20.90.00 as an umbrella frame mounted on a shaft, excluding textile parts or covers. This is a core component ready for canopy attachment in umbrella manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+10.0%22%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

6603.90Lower: 15.2% vs 22%

If not mounted on a shaft

Unmounted frames or loose ribs classify as 'other' parts under 6603.90, not frames with shafts.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 22%

If imported as generic steel fabricated article

Without umbrella-specific design, it may be seen as general steel articles rather than umbrella-specific.

8716.80.50Higher: 38.2% vs 22%

If for use in non-handheld frames like garden parasols

Frames for larger, non-personal parasols may shift to vehicle or outdoor structure headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the frame is mounted on a shaft but lacks textile elements to avoid reclassification under heading 6603 exclusions

Provide detailed assembly diagrams and material specs in entry docs to confirm it's not a complete umbrella of 6601

Check for anti-dumping duties on steel components from certain origins like China

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