Aluminum Blind Tilt Mechanism from Japan
Aluminum wand and bracket assembly for tilting venetian blind slats. Suitable for blinds, thus under HTS 8302.49.60 for aluminum mountings and fittings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify blind type compatibility in invoices for proper use determination
• Check for plastic components; over 50% may shift classification
• Declare as parts only if not assembled into complete blinds