Steel Plant Stakes from Japan
Rigid steel rods with pointed ends for supporting plants in gardens, often powder-coated for rust resistance. Classified in HTS 7326.90.86 as other iron or steel articles, as they don't fit specific headings like chains or tubes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed invoices specifying gauge thickness and coating to distinguish from rebar under 7308
• For retail packaging, note if sold in sets; bulk shipments may qualify for different statistical suffixes