Cast Iron Tree Grate from Japan
Protective circular or square grate around tree bases in urban sidewalks, made of nonmalleable cast iron. HTS 7325.10.0080 covers this as other cast articles, emphasizing its non-structural cast iron form. Allows air and water permeability while preventing damage.
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
• Provide architectural specs showing sidewalk integration to support classification
• Ensure galvanization if applicable is declared separately to avoid material mix-up
• Avoid bulk packaging without weight manifests—customs scrutinizes heavy castings