Steel Butt Hinge for Cabinet Doors from Japan
A standard steel butt hinge used for mounting cabinet doors in kitchen furniture. It falls under HTS 8302.10.60 as it is a base metal hinge of iron or steel, classified as 'other' hinges not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. These hinges are typically used in residential or commercial cabinetry.
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
• Verify the material composition (iron/steel content >50%) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification to non-base metal headings
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use documentation to confirm furniture application and prevent misclassification as automotive parts