Aluminum Ship Deck Bracket from Japan
Lightweight aluminum bracket for mounting equipment on vessel decks, corrosion-resistant for marine environments. It qualifies for HTS 8302.49.80.50 as a base metal bracket suitable for vessel coachwork (Section XVII).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify marine-grade aluminum (e.g
• 5083 alloy) and vessel end-use to prevent reclassification
• Document as 'for vessels' to distinguish from general construction hardware