Steel Staircase Balustrade Brackets from Japan
Wall-mounted steel brackets supporting balustrades on staircases, ensuring structural integrity. Classified in HTS 8302.49.80.90 as base metal fittings for staircases. General purpose, not architectural ironwork.
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
• Include load-bearing specs in documentation to justify 'fittings' over 'structural steel' classification
• Galvanized steel requires surface treatment declaration for accurate duty assessment