Galvanized Steel Awning Frame Tube from Japan
50 mm OD galvanized welded steel tube with 2.5 mm walls for retractable awning frames in outdoor shading systems. Classified in HTS 7306.30.50.31 for its nonalloy steel, welded circular galvanized profile.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide cut length specs; excessively short pieces risk classification as 'articles' rather than tubes
• Galvanization must cover entire surface; spot-check certificates to avoid plain steel duties
• When importing in bulk coils, ensure uncoiling doesn't affect OD classification