Nonmalleable Cast Iron Pipe Plug from Japan
Square or hex head plug of nonmalleable cast iron for sealing threaded pipe ends. Under HTS 7307.11.00 as essential cast fittings for maintenance and pressure testing.
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
• Specify head type (square/hex) and thread pitch matching US standards
• Batch test for thread galling resistance common in cast iron
• Undervaluation risk—plugs weigh heavy relative to size; accurate manifests key