Welded Steel Girder for Roof Support from Japan
A fabricated welded steel girder intended for supporting roofing frameworks in commercial buildings. It qualifies for HTS 7308.90.60.00 as a girder, a structural unit prepared for use in steel structures.
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
• Include welding procedure specifications (WPS) in documentation for structural integrity verification
• Calculate duties based on actual weight, not nominal, to prevent overpayment
• Label as 'not for residential prefabricated buildings' to stay out of 9406