Aluminum Venetian Blind Bottom Rail from Canada
Weighted bottom rail or bar made of aluminum extrusion, holding the lowest slats in place and providing balance in Venetian blinds. Falls under HTS 7616.99.51.40 as a specific part thereof, distinguished from general aluminum articles by its functional design for Venetian blind systems. Typically features cord lock mechanisms or weight pockets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.5%
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
• Include CAD drawings or manufacturer specs proving it's a Venetian blind part; ensure proper country-of-melt documentation for aluminum
• Pitfall: Incorrect valuation if imported with slats as unassembled set—declare separately