Aluminum Venetian Blind Tilt Wand from Japan
Long, slender aluminum rod or wand used to manually adjust the tilt angle of slats in Venetian blinds. Specifically classified under HTS 7616.99.51.40 as parts thereof, due to its integral role in blind operation. Often clear-coated for aesthetics and durability.
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
• Document as replacement part with OEM compatibility; lightweight so watch minimum value declarations
• Pitfall: Mistaking for general aluminum tube under 7604.29