Flatbed Trailer Side Rail from Japan
Extruded aluminum side rails that bolt onto flatbed trailers for securing cargo with straps or chains. This structural component is under HTS 8716.90.50 as 'other' parts of hauling trailers. Provides essential edge protection and tie-down points.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 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
• Calculate duty based on aluminum alloy content using HTS metal notes
• Submit CAD drawings showing rail profile and mounting holes