Grooved Steel Pipe Coupling 2-inch from Japan
A cast steel coupling designed with grooved ends for connecting 2-inch steel pipes in fire sprinkler systems. It falls under HTS 7307.19.90.40 as a grooved-end fitting of iron or steel, specifically for cast fittings that are neither stainless nor socket-weld type. These fittings allow for quick, secure connections using mechanical couplings without welding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
56.2%
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 casting method and groove specifications match US standards like Victaulic for FM/UL approval; include material certificates showing carbon steel composition; avoid misclassification as welded fittings which fall under different subheadings