Cast Iron Manhole Cover from Mexico
A heavy-duty circular cover made from nonmalleable cast iron used to seal sewer or utility access points on streets and sidewalks. It falls under HTS 7325.10.0080 as an other cast article of nonmalleable cast iron, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Designed for durability and resistance to heavy traffic loads.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify the iron is nonmalleable cast iron via material certification to avoid reclassification to malleable iron under 7325.99
• Ensure compliance with ASTM A48 standards for tensile strength and provide test reports for customs valuation