Commercial Steel Frame Greenhouse from Japan
A large-scale prefabricated greenhouse constructed primarily from galvanized steel frames with translucent polycarbonate panels, designed for commercial crop production. It falls under HTS 9406.90.0110 as a commercial metal greenhouse, being a finished factory-built structure intended for on-site assembly to create a controlled growing environment. Excludes non-metal or residential variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify structural compliance with USDA and local building codes for agricultural imports; ensure all metal components meet ASTM standards for corrosion resistance
• Provide assembly instructions and engineering certifications to avoid reclassification as parts
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in modular shipments