Steel I-Beam for Building Construction from Japan
A hot-rolled steel I-beam used as a horizontal structural member in building frameworks to support loads. It falls under HTS 7308.90.60.00 as a beam, a similar structural unit prepared for use in iron or steel structures, distinct from roofs or bridges.
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
• Verify steel composition meets ASTM standards and obtain mill test certificates for customs valuation
• Ensure proper marking of country of origin to avoid anti-dumping duties on structural steel
• Declare exact dimensions and weight accurately to prevent misclassification as tubes under 7306