Malleable Alloy Steel Close Sleeve Nipple 1/2-inch from Japan
Short-length threaded sleeve nipple from manganese-alloy steel for HVAC close couplings. Under HTS 7307.92.3030 as compact alloy (non-stainless) threaded sleeves for tight space connections.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Specify malleable grade (e.g
• ASTM A47); ductility tests may be requested
• Short length (<1 pipe diameter) still qualifies as sleeve, not nipple under 7307.50