Aluminum Staircase Balustrade Bracket from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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