Aluminum Staircase Balustrade Bracket from China
An aluminum bracket for attaching balustrade rails to staircases in homes or commercial buildings. It qualifies for HTS 8302.41.9080 as a base metal fitting suitable for staircases, not a castor or door closer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include architectural drawings showing building/staircase application to confirm classification
• Check for set sales; individual brackets stay in 8302, but full balustrade sets may use 8302.42
• Ensure alloy composition documentation as aluminum base metal fittings