Aluminum Step Ladder from Germany
A portable 6-step ladder made primarily from steel frame with aluminum alloy steps, used for household and light professional tasks. It falls under HTS 7326.90.86.60 as 'ladders' classified as other articles of iron or steel, despite aluminum components, due to the predominant steel structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
27.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Verify steel content exceeds 50% by weight for proper classification under Chapter 73; provide material test reports
• Ensure ladders meet OSHA safety standards (ANSI A14.2) with labeling for US import compliance