Nickel Socket Weld Union Fitting from Japan
A socket weld union fitting made of nickel for disconnectable joints in high-pressure nickel piping for desalination plants. Classified under HTS 7507.20.00.00 for nickel pipe fittings like unions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify weld preparation type (socket vs butt) in technical data sheets
• Obtain mill test reports showing no iron contamination >1%
• Consider drawback eligibility for re-exported fittings in assemblies