Galvanized Steel Pipe Elbow from China

A 90-degree elbow fitting made from nonalloy steel with a galvanized coating for corrosion resistance, used to connect pipe sections in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 7307.99.50.45 as a tube or pipe fitting of iron or nonalloy steel, not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule. Commonly used in residential and commercial water supply lines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.3%

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

Verify galvanization does not alter classification; remains under nonalloy steel if base material qualifies

Provide mill test certificates confirming nonalloy steel composition to avoid reclassification as alloy steel