Ceramic Sewer Pipe Conduit from China
High-strength fired ceramic conduit pipe designed for municipal sewer lines to transport wastewater. Produced by shaping clay mixtures and firing at high temperatures, fitting Chapter 69 definitions. Falls under 6906.00.00.00 for ceramic pipes used in drainage systems.
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
• Include ASTM C373 water absorption test results to demonstrate ceramic body properties
• Declare exact dimensions and joint types (e.g
• bell-spigot) for accurate statistical reporting
• Avoid common pitfall of importing unfired greenware, which is excluded from Chapter 69