Aluminum Strap Hinge for Staircases from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
28.5%
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 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