Steel Butt Hinge from China
A standard steel hinge used for connecting doors to frames in furniture and cabinetry, featuring two rectangular leaves joined by a pin. It falls under HTS 8302.10.9090 as a base metal hinge not specified elsewhere in the 'other hinges' subheading, suitable for furniture and doors. Primarily used in residential cabinetry and light-duty applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.4%
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
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• steel, zinc) via material certificates to avoid misclassification as precious metal alloys
• Include detailed technical specs like dimensions and load capacity in invoices for CBP valuation and anti-dumping checks