FAQ – U.S. Customs Tariffs

FAQ – U.S. Customs Tariffs

The HS code (Harmonized System code) is an international product classification number used in global trade.

Purpose of the HS code:

  • Classify goods uniformly worldwide
  • Determine applicable customs duties
  • Facilitate customs procedures, trade statistics, and compliance
  • Ensure adherence to regulations (e.g., safety, health, and environmental standards)

In the United States, the extended version of the HS code is referred to as the HTS code (Harmonized Tariff Schedule).

U.S. import codes are usually 10 digits long:

  • The first 6 digits match the international HS code
  • The last 4 digits are specific to U.S. customs requirements

Product Description

HS Code

Access doors – cold rolled steel

7308.30.5050

Access doors – stainless steel

7308.30.1000

Roof hatch – galvanneal steel with exterior handle and pintle hinge          

7308.90.9590

Access doors, Floor hatch – aluminum

7610.10.0030

Access doors – glass reinforced gypsum

6809.19.0000

Access doors – plastic

3925.90.0000

Yes. All Cendrex products are USMCA-certified and benefit from duty-free treatment under the agreement.

  • Country of origin: Canada (for most products) and the United States (for plastic products)

No. Cendrex products that qualify under USMCA are exempt from the 35% surtax on Canadian imports, as per U.S. regulations effective August 1, 2025.

Yes, but with key distinctions:

 

Material

HS Codes

Tariff Rate

Steel

7308.30.5050, 7308.30.1000, 7308.90.9590                   

25% (before June 4, 2025), 50% (after)

Aluminum

7610.10.0030

25% (before June 4, 2025), 50% (after)

Gypsum & Plastic                   

6809.19.0000, 3925.90.0000

Not subject to this tariff

 

Key Dates:

  • March 12, 2025: 25% tariff applied to the full product value
  • June 4, 2025: 50% tariff applies only to the value of steel or aluminum content

When Cendrex acts as the importer in the United States, the company handles the importation of its products, including transportation, customs documentation, and compliance with U.S. import regulations.

To offset the increased costs associated with this role — including tariffs on steel and aluminum content, customs brokerage fees, and administrative expenses — a surcharge is applied to steel and aluminum products.

This surcharge was introduced at a rate of 25% on March 17, 2025, and was reduced to 15% as of June 29, 2025, in response to changes in the regulatory environment.

Reciprocal tariffs are duties imposed by the United States in response to tariffs that another country applies to American products.
In the current situation, Canada is not subject to such reciprocal tariffs.

You can access official sources for the latest tariff announcements and regulations. The links provided include key measures along with their effective dates.

 

Start Date          Measure
March 7          25% additional duty exemption on Canadian products under the USMCA
March 12          25% tariff on derivative steel and aluminum products
April 9          Implementation of “reciprocal” tariffs at a flat 10% rate for 90 days, targeting specific countries
June 4          50% tariff on aluminum, steel, and their derivative products

August 1             35% additional duty exemption on Canadian products under the USMCA

 

Each link will direct you to the official government notice or legal document outlining the details of the measure.