Aluminum M6 Hex Bolts from Japan
Hexagonal head bolts with M6 threaded shank made from aluminum alloy, used for securing components in lightweight structures. Classified under HTS 7616.10.90.30 as threaded fasteners of aluminum, excluding those of heading 8305. Meets aluminum alloy definition with predominant aluminum content over other elements.
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
• Verify aluminum alloy composition via mill certificates to confirm HTS classification; ensure threading specs match 'threaded fasteners' definition
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as steel leads to wrong chapter
• Provide proof of non-heading 8305 exclusion