Cast Iron Skillet from Japan
A heavy-duty frying pan made of unenameled cast iron, designed for cooking on stovetops or in ovens in household kitchens. It falls under HTS 7323.91.50 as a table or kitchen article of cast iron, not enameled, and classified as 'other' due to its specific frying pan shape. The rough interior surface requires seasoning for non-stick properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the cast iron composition exceeds 98% iron to avoid reclassification under alloy steel headings
• Provide mill test reports confirming no enamel coating to comply with 'not enameled' requirement