Tapered Steel Track Light Sleeve from China
Alloy steel tapered tube, welded with wall thickness exceeding 1.65mm, used as protective sleeve and mount for heads in linear track lighting systems. The narrowing profile fits snugly into track rails for commercial displays. Classified in 7306.50.3000 as a key part of 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
• Label shipments clearly as 'lighting parts' and include compatibility specs with track systems
• Test wall thickness uniformity to prevent disputes over the 1.65mm threshold
• Pair with principal use statement from buyer specifying illuminating article integration