Street Light Pole Base Tube from Japan
Heavy-duty welded tapered steel pipe, circular cross-section over 1.65 mm thick, principally employed as the foundational support tube in street illuminating articles. Classified under HTS 7306.30.3000 for its specific role in light pole structures. Non-alloy steel provides corrosion resistance for urban lighting installations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Label as 'for illuminating articles' with affidavits on end-use to prevent misclassification
• Include material test reports confirming non-alloy steel and wall thickness compliance
• Avoid pitfalls by not bundling with non-steel parts; import as separate tube components