Aluminum Screws for HVAC Ducting from Japan
Self-tapping aluminum screws for joining sheet metal HVAC ducts. HTS 7616.10.90 covers 'screws' as aluminum articles, essential for ventilation systems.
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
• Pan/phillips head specs help distinguish from generic screws
• Ductile aluminum certification prevents brittle fracture claims
• Bulk vs retail packaging affects potential set classification