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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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