Steel Pipe Sleeve Adapter from Japan
A steel sleeve adapter used to extend or repair pipe connections by slipping over ends, common in irrigation and structural piping. Falls under HTS 7307.99.50 as an other iron or steel pipe fitting, not specified elsewhere. Provides a simple, non-threaded joining solution.
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document inner/outer diameter tolerances to confirm fitting function during inspection
• Use HTSUS explanatory notes to justify 'other' classification over specific types