Ductile Iron Manhole Cover

A heavy-duty circular cast iron cover designed to securely seal sewer or utility access points in streets and sidewalks. Made of nonmalleable cast iron, it features a checkered pattern for traction and lifting holes for installation. Classified under HTS 7325.10.0010 as a manhole cover of nonmalleable cast iron.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7325.91.00.00Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If made of cast steel instead of cast iron

Cast steel manhole covers fall under the 'other cast articles of steel' subheading.

7307.19.90Higher: 41.2% vs 35%

If fabricated from welded steel plates rather than cast

Welded or fabricated iron/steel structures for sewer use are classified in Chapter 73 headings for pipe fittings.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If imported as part of a complete sewer grate assembly machinery

Parts of machinery for filtering/separating liquids may shift to Chapter 84 if designed for specific equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the iron is nonmalleable cast iron via material certification to avoid reclassification

Include load rating documentation (e.g

AASHTO standards) for customs valuation

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cast iron products from specific countries