Forged Steel Pipe Reducer from Mexico
A forged reducer fitting of nonalloy steel that connects pipes of different diameters in piping systems. Under HTS 7307.99.10.00 for its rough, unprocessed forged state without machining. Used in HVAC and water supply lines.
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
• Include forging process photos or affidavits to prove no secondary operations
• Confirm dimensions exceed wire limits (over 16mm) if questioned, though typically solid
• Watch for galvanizing, which is a coating process reclassifying the fitting