Alloy Steel Spotlight Cone Tube from China
Tapered welded tube of other alloy steel, wall thickness 1.65mm or more, forming the conical housing for high-intensity spotlights in architectural lighting. The taper directs light beam and mounts the bulb assembly. Falls under 7306.50.3000 due to its principal role in illuminating articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Document design intent with engineering drawings showing taper for light direction in lighting assemblies
• Ensure alloy steel composition certification to distinguish from carbon steel classifications
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as general conduit; specify illuminating end-use in commercial invoice