Cast Iron Pipe Fittings Scrap from Japan
Scrap material consisting of discarded cast iron pipe fittings from plumbing systems, collected for recycling. This falls under HTS 7204.10.00.00 as it is waste and scrap specifically of cast iron, suitable for remelting into new iron products. The material retains its cast iron composition despite being waste from industrial or construction demolition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require certificates verifying cast iron composition to avoid misclassification as general steel scrap
• Ensure scrap is free of hazardous contaminants like oil or chemicals per EPA recycling guidelines
• Provide bill of lading details on origin and sorting method to prevent duty disputes