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Galvanized Steel Insulated Conduit Joint Coupling from Japan

Couplings for joining insulated electrical conduits, featuring steel body lined with polyethylene insulator for secure, insulated connections in equipment wiring. Classified under HTS 8547.90.00 as joints for electrical conduit tubing of base metal lined with insulating material. The minor metal threads aid assembly while insulation prevents shorts.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

29.6%

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

Provide engineering drawings showing insulating liner integration and metal components to confirm 'lined with insulating material' status

Test reports for voltage withstand (e.g

600V) help CBP verify suitability for electrical insulation purposes