Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 7308.90
7308.90.090: Structures: other
Other steel structures and parts
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 7308 Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frame-works, 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
- 7308.90.090 Other
What you pay
Importing into Japan
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 16 tariff lines 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 14% General (MFN) 17 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 4.3% 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 25 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 6% – 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 8% 
Nigeria 5% – 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 10% Japan lines: 7308.90
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N365197 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of swaged steel tubes from China
- N364213 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a mini soccer pitch kit from Malaysia
- N363334 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of trackbeam and traveler components of a bridge inspection and maintenance system from Italy
- N363014 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and county of origin of structural steel framing from Armenia
- 600016465 HMRC
The product is a pergola intended for gardens and other outdoor spaces. The structural frame is made of galvanised steel with aluminium components within the canopy guide rail system and has a powder-coated finish. It is supported by 6x6cm steel posts and large pre-drilled plates. It has a…
- 600015362 HMRC
The Unistrut U15 Extra Heavy Duty Cable Ladder is a structural steel cable management component designed to support and route electrical or communications cables in fixed installations. The U15 series is characterised by 150 mm high side rails with welded transverse rungs forming an open…
- 600015317 HMRC
A steel cable basket constructed of wire mesh bent into a tray, which is installed into commercial buildings. Its sole function is to support insulated electric cables used for power distribution and communication. When transported it is packaged with nylon strapping and plastic shrink-wrap. 100%…
- 600015318 HMRC
The product is a metal article installed within commercial buildings. Its sole function is to provide mechanical support for cables, cable trays, cable baskets, cable trunking, and cable ladder systems used in power distribution and communications wiring. The product is in various sizes, which are…
98 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Statistical code 7308.90.090 is a line of the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan under HS subheading 7308.90 (structures: other).
The applied rate is free, and quantities are declared in KG.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is free, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 12.6%, the Argentina duty is 14%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 6%–10% and the Nigeria duty is 5%–20%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 7308.90 worth US$2bn in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 7308.90.090?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is free; the supplementary unit is KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 7308.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$1bn), followed by Vietnam.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.