Traffic-Rated Cast Iron Valve Box from Japan
Heavy-duty nonmalleable cast iron valve box rated for vehicular traffic over underground utilities. HTS 7325.10.0030 applies to these cast iron service boxes for valve protection.
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
• Include AASHTO H-20 load test certifications in import docs
• Specify cover material (ductile iron vs cast) to prevent misclassification
• Watch for epoxy coating declarations affecting chemical content reporting