Polymer-Concrete Hybrid Meter Box from Germany
Nonmalleable cast iron frame with polymer-concrete lid for water meter protection, combining strength and lightweight cover. Suitable for high-traffic areas. HTS 7325.10.0035 covers the predominant cast iron structure as meter box.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare material composition breakdown (e.g
• 70% cast iron) to support principal material rule
• Test for nonmalleable properties if hybrid construction raises questions
• Ensure hybrid design docs emphasize meter housing function over general enclosure