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 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
• 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