Cast Iron Municipal Water Main Pipe 8-inch

8-inch diameter cast iron pipe for underground municipal water mains and distribution. HTS 7303.00.00 applies to this large-scale hollow profile of cast iron for pressurized water conveyance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7306.40.10Same rate: 35%

If welded carbon steel pipe

Common steel substitutes use 7306.40 for water mains; cast iron's pouring process defines 7303.

7304.19.10Same rate: 35%

If ductile iron with mechanical joints

Ductile variants for mains may go to 7304 if alloyed beyond standard cast iron.

7305.11.10Same rate: 35%

If for oil/gas high-pressure lines

End-use shift to 7305 for line pipe applications changes from water-specific profiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Comply with AWWA C106 standards; provide joint type (bell-and-spigot) specs and gasket materials

• For large diameters, secure oversize permits and use specialized cradles to avoid distortion