Stainless Steel Bathtub from Japan
A fully assembled bathtub made from stainless steel, designed for residential bathroom use in holding water for bathing. It falls under HTS 7324.29.00.00 as 'other' sanitary ware baths of steel, distinct from enameled cast iron varieties. The smooth, corrosion-resistant surface makes it ideal for modern, hygienic installations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify steel composition meets Chapter 73 requirements; provide mill test certificates to avoid misclassification as enameled ware
• Ensure compliance with US plumbing standards (e.g
• ASME A112.19.1) and include installation manuals for customs clearance