Forged Alloy Steel Elbow Fitting from Japan
A 90-degree elbow fitting forged from alloy steel (e.g., AISI 4140), not machined or tooled after forging, used for connecting pipes in low-pressure hydraulic systems. It falls under HTS 7307.99.30.00 as a rough-forged tube or pipe fitting of alloy steel (except stainless), meeting the 'not machined, not tooled' criteria from Chapter 73 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alloy steel composition via mill certificates to confirm exclusion of stainless steel (max 10.5% chromium)
• Declare as 'rough forged' with no post-forging processing; photos or sketches may be required to avoid reclassification