Ductile Iron Grooved Reducing Coupling from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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