Aluminum Strap Hinge for Staircases from China
An aluminum strap hinge with extended leaves for securing wooden staircases or balustrade gates, offering corrosion resistance. It is under HTS 8302.10.60.90 as an aluminum hinge of other types, suitable for staircases. Commonly used in residential and outdoor staircase applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs showing staircase compatibility to support 'suitable for staircases' in the heading
• Test for load-bearing capacity and include test reports to meet safety standards like ASTM for US imports
• Beware of alloy mislabeling; pure aluminum vs alloys can affect duty rates within the subheading