Cellulose Fiber-Cement Drain Pipe from China
A rigid tube made from cellulose fiber-reinforced cement, used for underground drainage systems in residential and commercial plumbing. It falls under HTS 6811.89.10.00 as a tube of cellulose fiber-cement not containing asbestos, distinct from metal or plastic pipes. These pipes offer durability and corrosion resistance for non-pressurized wastewater applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify asbestos-free certification with lab test reports to comply with import bans and HTS exclusion
• Provide engineering specs confirming cellulose fiber-cement composition to avoid reclassification as concrete pipe
• Check local building codes for diameter and pressure ratings, as non-compliant pipes may face regulatory holds