Welded Steel Fence Post Tube from Japan
A welded circular steel tube with wall thickness over 1.65 mm, used as fence posts in agricultural and residential fencing. Classified under HTS 7306.30.50 as other welded tubes of circular cross section made from nonalloy steel, not precision or specific cased tubes. Meets the criteria for open seamed or welded construction with sufficient wall thickness.
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
• Verify wall thickness exceeds 1.65 mm with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification to thinner wall subheadings
• Ensure documentation specifies nonalloy steel composition and welded construction for Chapter 73 compliance