Aluminum Venetian Blind Head Rail from Japan
Top channel or headbox made from aluminum profiles housing the lift mechanism, tilt rod, and cords in Venetian blinds. HTS 7616.99.51.40 covers this as parts of Venetian blinds, separate from general aluminum structures due to its specialized window covering function. Available in standard 1-2 inch widths for residential use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit assembly instructions showing integration with slats and mechanisms; test for aluminum purity if alloyed
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'aluminum track' under 7610 for doors/windows