7616.99.10.00 - Luggage frames 🖩
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 category, 7616.99.10.00, specifically designates frames intended for luggage. These frames, manufactured from aluminum, form the structural support for suitcases, briefcases, travel bags, and similar articles used for carrying personal belongings. Their primary function is to provide rigidity and shape to the luggage.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7616.99.51 ("Other"), is crucial. While the sibling category encompasses a broad range of miscellaneous aluminum articles not specifically classified elsewhere, 7616.99.10.00 has a narrow focus solely on luggage frames. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the intended use of the aluminum frame in the construction of luggage.
As a leaf node, this category has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into 7616.99.10.00 is final for aluminum frames whose sole purpose is to serve as structural components of luggage. This implies that any other aluminum article, even if it shares some physical characteristics, would be classified elsewhere if its primary intended use is not for luggage frames.