Non-Alloy Steel Support Post from Japan
Round hollow non-alloy steel post for warehouse racking and structural support columns. Prepared for use in steel buildings, classifying under HTS 7308.90.3000 as posts/pillars.
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
• Differentiate from racking shelves (7308.90.95) by load specs
• Country of melt important for Section 232; document origin
• Avoid 7306 tube classification with structural end-use proof