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Iron Frame

An iron frame is a structural component constructed from iron, utilized for support, reinforcement, or as the primary load-bearing element in various applications. Its properties – strength, durability, and relative cost-effectiveness – contribute to its widespread use.

Material

Iron frames are typically composed of wrought iron, cast iron, or steel (an alloy of iron and carbon).

• Wrought Iron: Historically common, known for its ductility and corrosion resistance, but less frequently used today due to higher production costs.
• Cast Iron: Produced through molding, offering high compressive strength but lower tensile strength, making it suitable for decorative elements or components under compression.
• Steel: The most prevalent material, providing a balance of strength, ductility, and affordability. Different steel alloys (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel) are selected based on specific application requirements. Surface treatments like galvanization, painting, or powder coating are commonly applied to enhance corrosion resistance.

Purpose & Function

The primary function of an iron frame is to provide structural support and stability. This translates to:

• Load-bearing: Supporting significant weights, such as in buildings, bridges, or machinery.
• Reinforcement: Strengthening existing structures or components.
• Shape Retention: Maintaining a specific form or configuration under stress.
• Enclosure Support: Serving as the base for cladding, panels, or other enclosure materials.

Usage Scenarios

Iron frames find applications in a diverse range of fields:

• Construction: Building frames (skeletal structures for high-rise buildings, warehouses), bridge supports, structural components in residential buildings (balconies, staircases).
• Furniture: Bed frames, chair frames, table bases, outdoor furniture.
• Automotive: Chassis components, vehicle frames (historically, now largely replaced by steel alloys).
• Machinery: Supporting components, protective cages, structural elements in heavy equipment.
• Art & Decoration: Ornamental gates, fences, railings, sculptures.
• Infrastructure: Supporting structures for signage, lighting, and transportation systems.

Common Types

• Space Frames: A three-dimensional truss-like structure composed of interconnected iron members, providing high strength-to-weight ratios and efficient load distribution.
• Truss Frames: Utilizing a network of interconnected triangles to distribute loads efficiently. Commonly used in bridges and roofs.
• Rigid Frames: Interconnected beams and columns relying on moment connections to transfer loads. Often found in building construction.
• Welded Frames: Constructed by welding individual iron components together, offering high strength and design flexibility.
• Bolted Frames: Assembled using bolts and fasteners, allowing for easier disassembly and modification.
• Tube Frames: Utilizing hollow iron tubes for lightweight and high-strength structures, common in furniture and automotive applications.
• Wrought Iron Frames: Characterized by decorative elements and often used in gates, fences, and railings.

Based on the material and potential use, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 7308903000: 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: Other: Columns, pillars, posts, beams, girders and similar structural units: Not in part of alloy steel. This code covers iron or steel structural units, including frames, that are not alloy steel.

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 08: Structures and parts of structures.
  • 90: Other.
  • 30: Columns, pillars, posts, beams, girders and similar structural units: Not in part of alloy steel.

• 7308906000: 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: Other: Columns, pillars, posts, beams, girders and similar structural units: Other. This code also covers iron or steel structural units, including frames, but does not specify alloy steel content.

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 08: Structures and parts of structures.
  • 90: Other.
  • 60: Columns, pillars, posts, beams, girders and similar structural units: Other.

• 9403100020: Other furniture and parts thereof: Metal furniture of a kind used in offices Filing cabinets. If the iron frame is part of office furniture, specifically filing cabinets, this code applies.

  • 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, bracing and similar parts.
  • 03: Other furniture.
  • 10: Metal furniture of a kind used in offices.
  • 00: Filing cabinets.
  • 20: Other.

• 9403999020: Other furniture and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Other: Of metal: Welded wire rack, whether or not galvanized, plated or coated. If the iron frame is a part of other furniture, specifically a welded wire rack, this code applies.

  • 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, bracing and similar parts.
  • 03: Other furniture.
  • 99: Parts.
  • 90: Other.
  • 20: Of metal: Welded wire rack, whether or not galvanized, plated or coated.

Regarding HS codes 7308903000 and 7308906000, the total tax rate is 80.0%, comprising a 0.0% basic tariff, a 25.0% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025, plus a 25% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products.

Regarding HS codes 9403100020 and 9403999020, the total tax rate is 80.0%, comprising a 0.0% basic tariff, a 25.0% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective April 2, 2025, plus a 25% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products.