Galvanized Steel Pipe Coupling from Japan
A galvanized steel coupling designed to join two pipes of the same diameter end-to-end in water supply or drainage systems. Classified under HTS 7307.99.50 as an 'other' iron or steel pipe fitting, not covered by more specific threaded or flanged categories. The zinc coating provides corrosion resistance for outdoor applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
54.3%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide galvanization thickness certification to support corrosion resistance claims during customs valuation
• Label shipments clearly as 'pipe couplings' to prevent confusion with nipples under 7307.19