Unprocessed Stainless Steel 90-Degree Elbow Fitting from Japan

A 90-degree elbow butt welding fitting made from stainless steel, formed by bending or pressing but left unprocessed without machining or tooling. It connects pipes at right angles in stainless steel piping systems for fluid or gas transport. Classified under 7307.23.00.30 due to its stainless steel composition and lack of post-forming processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

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

Import Tips

Verify stainless steel grade (e.g

304 or 316) matches documentation to avoid reclassification

Provide mill test certificates confirming no post-forming machining for duty eligibility

Avoid common pitfalls like improper packing that could imply additional processing