Nonmalleable Cast Iron Manhole Frame and Cover from Germany
A robust frame and cover set made from nonmalleable cast iron for securing manhole entries in street and utility infrastructure. The design includes lifting holes and watertight seating to prevent debris ingress. Falls under HTS 7325.10.0025 specifically for cleanout covers and frames of nonmalleable cast iron.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
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
• Provide AASHTO load class certifications (e.g
• A-15, B-125) to confirm compliance with infrastructure standards
• Declare exact dimensions and weight, as oversized castings may face dimensional import restrictions
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no plastic inserts, which could reclassify as composite articles