Danforth Fluke Anchor from Japan
A lightweight, high-holding power steel anchor with articulated flukes ideal for sandy or muddy seabeds on recreational vessels. This complete anchor of iron or steel falls under HTS 7316.00.00.00 due to its specific design for vessel mooring. It's commonly used on dinghies and sailboats.
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
• Provide engineering drawings showing fluke and shank design to confirm it's a complete anchor, not parts
• Ensure labeling indicates holding capacity and safe working load to comply with import safety regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from ornamental anchors, which might classify under decorative articles