Rough Forged Steel Reducer 2 to 4 Inch from Japan
Concentric reducer fitting forged from nonalloy steel, reducing from 50 mm to 100 mm ID, for butt welding in gas pipelines. Not tooled or machined post-forging, fitting HTS 7307.93.3010 for unprocessed iron/nonalloy steel butt weld fittings.
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
• Use third-party inspection reports to certify post-forging condition and avoid duty upgrades
• Document weld compatibility (butt joint only) to distinguish from socket or threaded types
• Beware of alloy content exceeding nonalloy limits; test certificates prevent reclassification