Universal Mill Base Plate for Columns from China
Hot-rolled universal mill base plates for structural columns, nonalloy steel, 700 mm x 16 mm thick, rolled on four faces per US note (b). HTS 7208.51.0030 applies as not further worked, not coiled, thickness >10 mm, for welding into building supports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in entry docs as structural to aid customs review, though classification is material-based
• Ensure no pre-drilled holes, as machining constitutes further working
• Batch certificates for consistent chemistry across shipment to speed clearance