Utility Tower Tapered Transition Section from Japan
Tapered tubular steel transition joining wide base to narrower tower sections in utility lattice masts. Heavy plate flanges. Classifies under 7308.20.0030.
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
• Match flange bolt circle diameters exactly; provide transition stress analysis; watch for AD/CVD on Chinese steel