1/2-13 NPT Pipe Thread Tap from Japan
Taper pipe tap for 1/2-13 NPT threads in steel piping, constructed with 5% chromium HSS for durability. Designed for power tapping heads in plumbing and oilfield applications. Chromium content exceeds 0.2% threshold for this classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Note NPT vs
• NPS standards in descriptions; pipe taps have specific taper angles
• Certify pressure ratings if for high-pressure applications to support valuation
• Avoid bundling with pipe dies in sets without proper statistical piece counting