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Steel Umbrella Frame from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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