Steel Scaffolding Tube from Japan
Welded nonalloy steel tube, 48.3 mm outer diameter, used in modular scaffolding systems for construction. It qualifies under HTS 7306.90.10.00 as other tubes, not precision or line pipe.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include scaffolding load rating specs and weld quality certificates
• Avoid classifying as structural shapes (7308) by specifying tubular form
• Bulk shipments often require container stuffing plans to prevent damage claims