Titanium Touring Bike Frame from Japan
Premium titanium frame built for long-distance touring bicycles, offering corrosion resistance and vibration damping for loaded panniers. Under HTS 8714.91.30.00 for other bicycle frames in 8711-8713 hierarchy. Designed without subsidiary transport features per chapter notes.
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
• Obtain material certificates proving titanium purity to qualify for lower duties under certain FTAs
• Label with country of melt and pour for traceability in anti-dumping investigations
• Ensure no pre-mounted tools or accessories to stay in frames heading, not tractor-like provisions