Grooved Ductile Iron Coupling 2-inch from Germany
A 2-inch ductile iron coupling with grooved ends designed for joining steel pipes in fire protection and HVAC systems. It falls under HTS 7307.19.30.40 as a cast ductile fitting specifically featuring grooved ends for mechanical coupling. This fitting ensures secure, leak-proof connections without welding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
55.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify casting material is ductile iron via mill test reports to confirm classification under cast fittings
• Include groove specifications (e.g
• Victaulic Style 77) in documentation to avoid misclassification as non-grooved
• Ensure pressure ratings meet ASTM A536 standards; common pitfall is incorrect end-use declaration for fire vs. water systems