Adjustable Steel Prop Post from Japan
A telescoping steel column used for temporary propping of formwork or structures during construction. It features an acme thread adjustment mechanism and base plate for stability on floors. Falls under HTS 7308.40.00.00 as equipment for propping.
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
• Provide engineering specs showing adjustable height range (e.g
• 8-12 ft) to confirm propping function
• Include safe working load (SWL) certification to avoid scrutiny as unfinished steel tubes
• Check for anti-corrosion coatings; declare if painted to prevent duty adjustments