HS code for ladder
The U.S. HS code for a ladder is usually 7616.99.51.30 (aluminum), with a 2.5% general duty and an estimated total of 52.5% from China and 52.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 232: Aluminum and derivatives (50%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply, up to 77.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 7616.99.51.30 | 2.5% | 52.5% |
- 7616.99.51.30: Ladders
What decides the code
An aluminum ladder is an other article of aluminum classified under heading 7616, specifically 7616.99.51.30.
- Material decides the heading. An aluminum ladder falls in heading 7616 as an other article of aluminum.
- The article is not a specific machine or vehicle part, so it stays in the residual aluminum heading rather than a dedicated ladder provision.
- Within heading 7616, the ladder is classified as Other, then Other, then Other, giving 7616.99.51.30.
Common mistakes
- Classifying an aluminum ladder under heading 7326 as other articles of iron or steel is wrong because the ladder is made of aluminum, not steel.
- Using heading 7615 for aluminum household articles is wrong because that heading covers table, kitchen, and sanitary ware, not ladders.
- Placing the ladder in heading 7610 as an aluminum structure is wrong because a portable ladder is not a structural assembly or part of a structure.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 52.5% = 2.5% general + 50% Section 232: Aluminum and derivativesMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 77.5%.
- Vietnam
- 52.5% = 2.5% general + 50% Section 232: Aluminum and derivativesMay also apply: Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 52.5%.
For HTS 7616.99.51.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Aluminum
- CN 7616 99 90, 6%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a ladder?
The U.S. HTS code for a ladder is usually 7616.99.51.30 (aluminum). The first six digits, 7616.99, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a ladder from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 7616.99.51.30 is 2.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 232: Aluminum and derivatives (50%)), the estimated total is 52.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 52.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.