ABS Drain Waste Vent Elbow Fitting from Japan
A 90-degree elbow fitting made from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer, designed for non-pressure drain, waste, and vent (DWV) plumbing systems in residential buildings. It connects ABS pipes at angled turns and meets ASTM standards for DWV applications, classified under 3917.40.00.30 due to its ABS composition and non-pressure-rated plumbing use.
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
• Verify ABS copolymer composition meets 95% comonomer requirement per subheading notes to avoid reclassification
• Include ASTM D2661 certification and plumbing code compliance docs to prevent customs holds
• Avoid mixing with PVC fittings in shipments to dodge contamination claims during inspection