Question 1

What is the total import duty on HS 7308 from China in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Importing HS 7308 (structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge sections, lock gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, shutters, balustrades, pillars and columns) of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, of iron or steel:) from China in 2026 faces an estimated total of 85%: Free MFN base, plus 25% Section 301 (China), 10% Section 122 Surcharge, 50% Section 232. Use the free duty calculator to stack MPF/HMF and get a per-shipment landed cost.

Question 2

Does HS 7308 qualify for USMCA treatment from Mexico or Canada?

Accepted Answer

USMCA-qualifying goods under HS 7308 from Mexico or Canada are exempt from the Section 122 reciprocal surcharge and Section 301 tariffs, leaving only the Free MFN base rate plus 50% Section 232. Goods must meet the applicable USMCA rule of origin to claim the preference.

Question 3

Which Section 232 bucket applies to HS 7308?

Accepted Answer

HS 7308 currently carries a Section 232 tariff. Under the 2026-04-02-industrial-metals snapshot, primary steel, aluminum, and copper articles are at 50%, while derivative products remain at 25%. The exact bucket depends on the code's Chapter 99 treatment — Many primary steel, aluminum, and copper articles are at 50%, while many downstream derivative products remain at 25% during the current transition window.

Question 4

Can I claim a duty refund on past imports of HS 7308?

Accepted Answer

Importers who paid IEEPA-based reciprocal duties on HS 7308 before the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling may be eligible for a refund through CBP's CAPE portal. Eligibility depends on your entry dates, liquidation status, and whether your goods were covered by the struck-down tariff actions. Use the free refund estimator to check.

Origin	MFN Base	Stacked Programs	Est. Total
China	Free	301 +25%S122 +10%S232 +50%	85%
Mexico (USMCA)	Free	S232 +50%	50%
Canada (USMCA)	Free	S232 +50%	50%
Vietnam	Free	S122 +10%S232 +50%	60%
Germany (EU)	Free	S122 +10%S232 +50%	60%
India	Free	S122 +10%S232 +50%	60%
South Korea	Free	S122 +10%S232 +50%	60%

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What is the total import duty on HS 7308 from China in 2026?

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Which Section 232 bucket applies to HS 7308?

Can I claim a duty refund on past imports of HS 7308?

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