Irrigation Tubing Ground Staples from Japan
Wire-formed staples used to pin drip irrigation tubing and soaker hoses securely to the ground in agricultural and garden settings. These irrigation staples are made from iron or steel wire under 16 mm cross-section, fitting HTS 7326.20.00.30. They ensure consistent water delivery without hose displacement.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Document agricultural end-use to differentiate from general landscaping staples
• Rust-resistant coating requires material test reports for duty preference claims
• Avoid misdeclaration as tent pegs, which could trigger different scrutiny