Steel Butt Hinge from China

A standard steel hinge with rectangular leaves used for mounting doors or cabinet lids. Classified under HTS 8302.10.90 as a base metal hinge suitable for furniture or doors, distinct from specialized strap or spring hinges.

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) exceeds 50% for Chapter 83 classification; provide mill test certificates

Label country of melt and pour for steel products to comply with Section 232 requirements if applicable

Avoid misclassification as 'parts of furniture' under 9403; hinges are classified separately when imported standalone