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Stainless Steel Flatiron Base for Rowenta Steam Irons from China

This stainless steel base is specifically designed for electric flatirons classified under HTS 8516.40, providing the stable foundation for the heating element and soleplate assembly. It ensures heat distribution and structural integrity during ironing. Falls under 8516.90.25.00 as a steel base component for domestic flatirons.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify the base is explicitly designed for flatirons of 8516.40 with manufacturer specs and diagrams

Include assembly drawings showing integration with heating elements to confirm part status

Avoid classifying as unfinished flatirons; must be distinct steel base component only