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NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of ornamental & architectural metal works (NAICS 332323) totaled $47.5M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Ornamental & Architectural Metal Works paid $20.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 44% on $45.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCustom-fabricated metalwork for architectural applications — wrought iron gates, decorative grilles, bronze hardware, cast aluminum facades, and similar bespoke elements — is a specialty trade category where craftsmanship, alloy selection, and surface finish are as commercially significant as structural function. Because these products are often made to unique design specifications, standard commodity pricing benchmarks are less applicable, and valuation at entry (particularly for related-party transactions or artist-designed pieces) can require additional CBP scrutiny. Importers sourcing from China should assess Section 301 exposure, which applies broadly to fabricated metal articles in this category.
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When transaction value cannot be established by reference to identical or similar goods, CBP may apply deductive or computed value methods. Importers should retain detailed cost breakdowns from the manufacturer — including material, labor, and design costs — and be prepared to support the declared value with production records if CBP issues a Request for Information.
Generally no — decorative intent does not move a fabricated metal article into Chapter 97 (works of art) unless it qualifies as an original sculpture or similar fine art. Most ornamental architectural metalwork remains classified as a fabricated article under Chapter 73 or 76 based on its base metal, regardless of its aesthetic complexity.
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U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
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