Rough Forged Alloy Steel Coupling from China
Cylindrical forged coupling of low-alloy steel (e.g., 4340 grade) for joining two pipes end-to-end, supplied in as-forged condition without machining. Meets HTS 7307.99.30.00 for non-processed forged fittings of alloy steel other than stainless.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.2%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use ISO-certified test reports for material specs; CBP often audits alloy vs. carbon steel distinctions
• Avoid any pre-shipment cleaning that could be interpreted as 'processing'; ship with mill scale intact