Aluminum Venetian Blind Ladder String Drums from Japan
Small aluminum drums or spools that wind the ladder tapes or strings to tilt slats uniformly in Venetian blinds. HTS 7616.99.51.40 includes these precision parts essential for synchronized operation. Machined from aluminum alloy for strength and low weight.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide technical datasheets on function; often imported in bulk—ensure commercial invoice details quantity/packs
• Pitfall: Overlooking Section 301 tariffs if from China