Galvanized Steel Cell Tower from Mexico
A tall, self-supporting tower made of galvanized steel sections bolted together, designed for mounting telecommunications antennas and equipment. It falls under HTS 7308.20.00 as a tower structure of iron or steel used in communication infrastructure. The lattice design provides stability and wind resistance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify structural engineering certifications and comply with FCC and local building codes for telecom towers
• Ensure galvanization thickness meets ASTM A123 standards; provide mill test reports for steel composition
• Avoid misclassification as prefabricated buildings by documenting site assembly requirements