Residential Electric Meter Box Cast Iron

Cast iron protective housing for single-phase electric meters in homes, featuring weatherproof seals and grounding provisions. Designed for sidewalk or pit mounting. HTS 7325.10.0035 applies as a nonmalleable cast iron meter box.

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.

7325.99Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If cast from alloy steel

Alloyed compositions exceed nonmalleable cast iron limits, using other cast steel headings.

8537.10.91Higher: 52.7% vs 35%

If imported with integrated control panels

Boards or panels with meter housings classify under electrical control apparatus.

7308.90.95Same rate: 35%

If rectangular fabricated from sheet metal

Non-cast, welded sheet metal structures fall under other steel structures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide UL or equivalent certification for electrical safety to facilitate customs clearance

Document wall thickness and load-bearing specs to confirm cast iron classification

Watch for reclassification if polymer-coated, potentially moving to coated iron articles