Nonmalleable Cast Iron Pipe Cap from China
Threaded end cap fitting of nonmalleable cast iron used to seal pipe ends in water supply lines. Falls under HTS 7307.11.00 as a standard cast pipe fitting, valued for its strength in buried applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
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
• Document pressure ratings per ASME B16.4 to validate classification and speed customs processing
• Avoid bulk packaging without separators to prevent thread damage during ocean freight
• Test for lead-free compliance if for potable water, as mislabeling leads to EPA import rejections