Cast Iron Fire Hydrant Body from China
The main housing component of a fire hydrant, cast from nonmalleable cast iron to withstand high water pressure and environmental exposure. Classified under HTS 7325.10.00 as an other cast article of nonmalleable cast iron. Provides essential strength for firefighting infrastructure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain pressure test certificates compliant with AWWA standards to demonstrate safety for municipal use
• Label with exact alloy composition to confirm nonmalleable cast iron and prevent steel misclassification
• Beware of import quotas on infrastructure components; pre-verify with CBP rulings