Ductile Iron Grooved Reducing Coupling from China
A cast ductile iron fitting used to connect pipes of different diameters in grooved piping systems, commonly for fire protection or HVAC applications. It falls under HTS 7307.19.30.85 as other ductile cast iron pipe fittings, not elbows, sleeves, or specifically threaded types. The grooved design allows for mechanical coupling without welding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify ductile iron composition via material certificates to confirm classification under cast fittings
• Include groove specifications in documentation; mismatches can lead to reclassification as flanges
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin ductile fittings, common pitfall for fire protection imports