Aluminum Reduction Sleeve from China
A tapered aluminum sleeve fitting that connects tubes of different diameters in piping systems. It qualifies under HTS 7609.00.00.00 as a sleeve-type tube/pipe fitting. Ideal for transitional sizing in automotive and marine plumbing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document size compatibility with standard tubes (e.g
• 1/2" to 3/4") to prove pipe fitting purpose
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming aluminum content >99% or alloy specs per chapter notes
• Beware of sets with tubes; classify as sets under GRI 3 if not solely fittings