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Steel Pallet Rack Beam

Horizontal load-bearing beams constructed from steel, used to connect upright frames in steel pallet racks of 9403.20.0082 for supporting pallets. Essential for warehouse storage systems. Falls under 9403.99.9040 as a specific metal part for those designated racks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7308.40.00.00Higher: 75% vs 50%

If used in non-furniture steel structures

Steel beams for general construction or equipment, not furniture, go to Chapter 73.

9403.20.00Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If assembled into complete rack prior to import

Finished racks classify as whole furniture, not parts, per Chapter 94 notes.

7326.90Lower: 15.4% vs 50%

If for bulk steel components without furniture design

Lacks specific furniture function, treated as other steel articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide engineering drawings showing beam dimensions matching 9403.20.0082 rack standards

• Label shipments clearly as 'parts for HTS 9403.20.0082' to prevent misclassification

• Avoid importing with unrelated items; bulk shipments without specifics trigger audits