Forged Iron Pipe Elbow from Mexico
A rough-forged elbow fitting made from nonalloy steel, used to connect pipes at a 90-degree angle in basic plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 7307.99.10.00 because it is forged from iron or nonalloy steel and remains unprocessed after forging, with no machining or tooling applied. These fittings are typically used in low-pressure industrial piping.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
53.7%
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
• Verify the steel is nonalloy via mill certificates to avoid misclassification into alloy steel subheadings
• Document the forging process to prove no post-forging machining, as processing would shift to 7307.99.50
• Check for rust-proofing treatments, which could qualify as 'otherwise processed' and change classification