7308.20.00.30 - Tubular, whether or not tapered, and sectional components thereof 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subheading, 7308.20.00.30, specifically covers tubular or tapered structures and their sectional components, designed for use in building, when manufactured from iron or steel. This includes a broad range of structural elements that are characterized by their tubular form and are prepared for assembly into larger constructions. The emphasis is on the ready-to-use nature of these components for structural purposes.
It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7308.20.00.35, which is exclusively for tubular wind turbine towers. While both fall under the broader category of "Towers and lattice masts," subheading 7308.20.00.30 is intended for tubular structural components that are not specifically designed for wind turbines, encompassing a wider array of general structural applications. The "Other" category, 7308.20.00.90, serves as a residual for any tubular structural components not fitting the specific exclusions.
As this subheading is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this heading relies on identifying the material as iron or steel, the structural purpose of the component, and its tubular or tapered form. The preparation for use in structures, such as pre-drilled holes or joined sections, further solidifies classification here.