Cast Iron Water Meter Valve Box

A nonmalleable cast iron box designed to house and protect underground water meter valves, providing access for maintenance and reading. It falls under HTS 7325.10.0030 as a valve box made of cast iron, specifically for utility service applications.

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.

7325.99.10.00Same rate: 35%

If made of other alloy steel instead of cast iron

Products of other iron or steel castings fall under different subheadings based on material type.

8481.80.90Higher: 37% vs 35%

If including the actual valve mechanism

Valve assemblies are classified under Chapter 84 for machinery parts, not just the housing box.

7307.19.90Higher: 41.2% vs 35%

If designed as pipe fittings for threaded connections

Certain cast iron fittings for pipes are under Chapter 73 headings for tube/pipe fittings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

Include engineering drawings showing valve housing design in documentation for customs clearance

Check for anti-corrosion coatings, as they may require additional chemical declarations