Steel I-Beam for Building Construction from China
A hot-rolled steel I-beam used in the structural framework of buildings and bridges. It falls under HTS 7308.90.95 as a prepared section for use in iron or steel structures, not classified elsewhere in heading 7308.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
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 certain steel products
• Classify based on specific end-use in structures to prevent misclassification as mere bars or rods