Mechanical Joint Plug Ductile Iron Fitting from Japan
Ductile iron plug with mechanical rubber compression joint for temporary or permanent line blocking. Under HTS 7307.19.30.70 as cast ductile fitting with attached push-on joint. Used in pipeline maintenance and testing.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Test pressure ratings must match declared use (water/sewer) for proper valuation
• Gasket material (EPDM) specifications prevent rubber import misclassification