Steel Butt Hinge for Cabinet Doors from Japan
A standard steel butt hinge designed for mounting on cabinet doors and frames, allowing smooth opening and closing. It falls under HTS 8302.10.60.90 as a base metal hinge of iron or steel, not specified elsewhere, suitable for furniture. These hinges are commonly used in kitchen cabinets and wardrobes.
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
• Verify material composition with mill test certificates to confirm iron/steel content for Chapter 83 classification
• Label products clearly with country of origin and ensure they meet anti-dumping duties if from specific countries like China
• Avoid misclassification as door hardware by specifying furniture end-use in import documentation