Steel I-Beam for Building Construction from Japan
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 — 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 certain steel products
• Classify based on specific end-use in structures to prevent misclassification as mere bars or rods