Nonmalleable Cast Iron Gas Meter Box from Germany
Heavy-duty cast iron box for protecting gas utility meters in outdoor settings, with ventilation slots and tamper-resistant lid. Engineered for burial with concrete compatibility. Falls under HTS 7325.10.0035 due to its nonmalleable cast iron construction as a meter box.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Obtain foundry test reports confirming nonmalleable cast iron to comply with HTS material specifications
• Label boxes with pressure ratings and gas compatibility warnings for safety compliance
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring boxes meet ANSI standards for gas utility applications