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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+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7308.90Same rate: 75%

If made in part of alloy steel

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

7304.39.00Same rate: 75%

If imported as plain tubing without structural preparation

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

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 75%

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