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Zinc Staircase Balustrade Bracket

A decorative bracket of zinc used to support handrails on staircases in homes and offices. It qualifies for HTS 8302.41.6080 as an 'other' base metal fitting suitable for staircases in buildings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+50.0%53.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+25.0%28.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+25.0%28.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+25.0%28.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+25.0%28.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8302.41.30.00Same rate: 53.9%

If primarily iron or steel construction

Material dominance determines the iron/steel vs. zinc subcategory.

8302.50.00.00Lower: 50% vs 53.9%

If including hat rack functionality

Hat racks and similar fixtures have a dedicated heading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include load test reports to demonstrate suitability for building safety standards like IBC

• Use precise invoices specifying 'zinc' material to match the HTS subcategory

• Beware of reclassification if brackets exceed certain sizes, potentially shifting to Chapter 73