Aluminum Washers for Construction Fasteners from Japan
Flat aluminum washers used with bolts in construction to distribute load and prevent damage. HTS 7616.10.90 covers these as 'washers and similar articles' of aluminum, distinct from heading 8305 items. Typically unalloyed for corrosion resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct material content testing; must be ≥99% Al per note (a) for this subheading
• Declare inner/outer diameters accurately to avoid confusion with threaded components