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Plate Bracket

A plate bracket is a type of fastener used to connect structural elements, typically wood, metal, or concrete. It provides a strong, secure connection, often used where direct fastening is difficult or insufficient.

Material

Plate brackets are commonly manufactured from:

• Steel: The most prevalent material, offering high strength and durability. Often galvanized or powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
• Stainless Steel: Used in corrosive environments or applications requiring a particularly aesthetic finish.
• Aluminum: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, suitable for applications where weight is a concern.
• Plastic: Used for lighter duty applications or where electrical insulation is required.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a plate bracket is to:

• Reinforce Joints: Strengthen connections between pieces of material.
• Distribute Load: Spread force across a larger area, preventing localized stress.
• Provide Support: Offer additional stability to structures.
• Facilitate Connection: Enable secure attachment where direct bolting or screwing isn’t feasible.

Function

Plate brackets function by:

• Transferring Loads: They act as intermediary pieces that transfer the weight and stress from one structural element to another.
• Increasing Surface Area: The bracket's larger surface area distributes the load more effectively than a single fastener.
• Providing Multiple Fastening Points: They typically have several holes for screws, bolts, or nails, increasing the connection’s strength and stability.

Usage Scenarios

Plate brackets are used in a wide range of applications, including:

• Wood Framing: Connecting joists, rafters, and studs in construction.
• Furniture Construction: Reinforcing corners and joints in tables, chairs, and cabinets.
• Shelving: Supporting heavy shelves and providing stability.
• Automotive: Mounting components and reinforcing chassis parts.
• Signage: Securing signs to walls or posts.
• Plumbing and Electrical: Supporting pipes, conduit, and fixtures.
• DIY Projects: Versatile for a wide variety of home improvement and repair tasks.

Common Types

• Corner Brackets: Right-angled brackets used to reinforce corners.
• T-Brackets: Shaped like a "T," used for connecting pieces at a 90-degree angle, often used for shelf support.
• Flat Brackets: Simple, rectangular plates with multiple holes for versatile connections.
• Adjustable Brackets: Allow for some flexibility in positioning and alignment.
• Heavy-Duty Brackets: Designed for high-load applications, often used in construction.
• Joist Hangers: Specialized brackets for supporting joists from beams or headers.
• Rafter Brackets: Used to connect rafters to beams or walls.

Based on the provided information, “plate bracket” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 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.

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 08: Structures and parts of structures.
  • 903000: Columns, pillars, posts, beams, girders and similar structural units not containing alloy steel. This code covers structural components made of iron or steel, excluding 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.

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 08: Structures and parts of structures.
  • 906000: Columns, pillars, posts, beams, girders and similar structural units, other. This code also covers structural components made of iron or steel.

• 8302416045: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal; and base metal parts thereof: Other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof: Suitable for buildings: Other: Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc Suitable for interior and exterior doors (except garage, overhead or sliding doors): Other.

  • 83: Base metal articles.
  • 02: Articles of base metal suitable for furniture, doors, etc.
  • 416045: Mountings, fittings, and similar articles for buildings, made of iron or steel, suitable for interior and exterior doors (excluding garage, overhead, or sliding doors).

• 8302416080: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal; and base metal parts thereof: Other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof: Suitable for buildings: Other: Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc Other.

  • 83: Base metal articles.
  • 02: Articles of base metal suitable for furniture, doors, etc.
  • 416080: Mountings, fittings, and similar articles for buildings, made of iron or steel, other.

Regarding HS codes 7308903000 and 7308906000, the total tax rate is 80.0%, including a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, plus a 25% additional tariff for steel and aluminum products.

Regarding HS codes 8302416045 and 8302416080, the total tax rate is 83.9%, including a base tariff of 3.9%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, plus a 25% additional tariff for steel and aluminum products.