Mild Steel Rectangular Hollow Section 3x1.5x16ga

Welded rectangular steel tube of nonalloy steel, 3 inches by 1.5 inches with 1.6 mm wall thickness, used in furniture frames and light structural applications. Classified under HTS 7306.61.50.00 due to its welded construction, rectangular noncircular profile, thin wall, and iron/nonalloy steel material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7306.69.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If alloy steel composition

Alloy steel versions (e.g., with chromium) move to 7306.69 subheading.

7306.61.10.00Same rate: 35%

If wall thickness 4 mm or more

Thicker walled square/rectangular welded tubes have separate statistical breakout.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as finished furniture frame components

If further processed into articles, may classify as other steel articles by end use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'welded' on commercial invoice; X-ray or visual inspection proofs may be required by customs

Ensure country-of-melt documentation for Section 232 steel tariffs applicability

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