American Door Frame Office Furniture Assembly

Steel door frames and panels fabricated in US factories are exported to assembly plants in Asia where they become complete office partition systems with imported glass and hardware. US components only cleaned, painted, and assembled abroad. Classic 9802.00.80 application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9403.10.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If complete metal office furniture

Finished office furniture classifies under Chapter 94

7308.90Same rate: 10%

If imported as separate steel structures

Steel frames may classify under Chapter 73 fabricated metal

8302.41Higher: 13.5% vs 10%

If classified primarily as base metal mountings

Hardware-focused assemblies fall under Chapter 83

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Submit US steel mill test certificates and fabrication records with entry

โ€ข Clearly separate US frame costs from imported glass/hardware on invoices

โ€ข Document shows frames bolted together only - no cutting/welding abroad

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