Welded Steel HSS Column

Hollow structural section (HSS) steel column, welded from non-alloy steel plates, for supporting loads in multi-story buildings. Classified under HTS 7308.90.3000 as a pillar or column prepared for iron or steel structures excluding alloy steel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7308.90Same rate: 35%

If made in part of alloy steel

Alloy steel inclusion moves it to the alloy steel columns/pillars subheading.

7304.39.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as plain tubing without structural preparation

Unprepared tubes classify under tubes/pipes of iron/steel; preparation for structures changes to 7308.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If for non-structural end use like fencing posts

Structural units for buildings/bridges go to 7308; other iron/steel articles to 7326.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide load-bearing capacity certifications to confirm structural intent and compliance

• Label as 'not in part of alloy steel' clearly on commercial invoice to match subheading

• Avoid pitfall of classifying as tube (7306) by specifying structural preparation like welding for columns