Rigid ABS Pipe Nipples from Japan
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer rigid pipe nipples under 200 mm, for drain-waste-vent (DWV) systems in plumbing. Classified in 3917.29.00.50 as rigid tubes of other plastics where no single monomer predominates >95%, per Chapter 39 note (a)(4).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document copolymer composition showing no monomer >95% to justify 'other plastics' over specific polymer headings
• Ensure straight tubular form; threaded ends alone don't make it a 'fitting' under US notes