Municipal Cast Iron Curb Valve Box from Japan
Cast iron box installed at curbside to enclose shut-off valves for water mains in urban settings. It qualifies for HTS 7325.10.0030 as a nonmalleable cast iron service box specifically for valve access.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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
• Ensure NSF/ANSI 61 certification documentation for potable water contact compliance
• Declare exact dimensions and lid type (e.g
• locking) to match statistical reporting