Stainless Steel Pipe Sleeve Adapter from Mexico
A cylindrical stainless steel sleeve fitting that extends or adapts pipe diameters for repairs or transitions. Falls under HTS 7307.29.00 as other stainless steel fittings for tube or pipe connections. Corrosion resistance makes it suitable for marine and offshore applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
55%
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
• Document wall thickness and ID/OD specs to differentiate from tubes under Chapter 73 headings 7304-7306
• Use HS explanatory notes to justify 'fitting' over 'pipe' classification during customs review