Galvanized Steel Pipe Sleeve Coupling from Japan
A threaded sleeve coupling made of nonalloy steel with a galvanized coating, used to join two plain-end steel pipes in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 7307.92.30.10 as a threaded sleeve of iron or nonalloy steel, distinct from elbows or bends. Commonly applied in water supply and drainage installations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the steel is nonalloy (less than 10% alloying elements) via mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure threading specifications match US standards (e.g
• NPT) to comply with plumbing codes and prevent customs holds
• Declare exact dimensions and galvanization process; anti-dumping duties may apply to certain galvanized steel products from specific countries