Ceramic Sewer Pipe Conduit from Japan
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 — 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
• 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