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Aluminum Toboggan Frame from Japan

A lightweight aluminum frame serving as the structural backbone for toboggans. It is a part and accessory under HTS 9506.99.4500 for sleds, toboggans, and similar winter recreation gear. Corrosion-resistant for repeated snow use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document the frame's principal use with toboggans to leverage Chapter Note 2 for classification

• Conduct material testing for alloy content to avoid duties on primary aluminum products

• Bundle with assembly instructions if imported as kits to maintain sports accessory status