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Zinc Exhaust Pipe Connector from Japan

Corrosion-resistant zinc connector for vehicle or industrial exhaust pipes to join sections durably. Falls under HTS 7907.00.20.00 as a zinc pipe fitting for gas exhaust tube systems.

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

• EPA certification for exhaust apps prevents environmental hold at entry

• Confirm >97.5% zinc; exhaust alloys often exceed 2.5% other metals per note (b)

• Avoid declaring as auto parts (8708) without vehicle-specific design proof