Zinc Staircase Bracket from Germany
Die-cast zinc brackets for supporting wooden or metal stair stringers in home construction. It qualifies under HTS 8302.49.60 as a base metal fitting suitable for staircases made of zinc.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Test for zinc alloy purity; impurities may trigger reclassification
• Include installation instructions to demonstrate end-use for staircases
• Watch for set imports with screws, which may classify as assemblies