Freestanding Steel Coat and Hat Stand from Germany
A tall freestanding rack constructed entirely of base metal with hooks for hats and upper hooks for coats. It qualifies under HTS 8302.50.00.00 as a hat-rack and similar fixture not fixed to walls. The design emphasizes hat storage functionality.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
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
• Measure height and weight to distinguish from furniture; under 1.5m typically qualifies
• Label as 'hat-rack' in commercial invoices for clear classification
• Avoid bundling with umbrellas to prevent reclassification as umbrella stands