Aluminum Window Stay Arm from Japan
An adjustable aluminum arm used to hold casement windows open at various angles. Classified under HTS 8302.49.60.85 as an 'other' base metal fitting suitable for windows, made of aluminum, and not a castor or door closer. It provides support and positioning for window frames in residential or commercial buildings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs showing load capacity to distinguish from simple brackets and support 8302 classification
• Ensure anti-corrosion certifications for aluminum parts to meet building code imports
• Document end-use as window hardware to prevent reclassification as general scaffolding fittings