Self-Support Steel Fire Tower from Mexico
Lattice tower constructed from high-strength steel for forest fire lookout stations with enclosed cab option. Falls under HTS 7308.20.00 as a tower structure of iron or steel for public safety use. Wind load rated to 120 mph.
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
• USFS structural standards compliance certification essential
• Galvanizing thickness critical for forest environment durability
• Avoid classification as 9406 if cab is major component