7325.10.00.20 - Catch basins, grates and frames 🖩

This HTS classification, 7325.10.00.20, specifically covers catch basins, grates, and frames made from non-malleable cast iron. These articles are typically used in infrastructure, particularly for drainage systems and utilities. Catch basins are designed to collect surface runoff and direct it into underground drainage systems, often featuring grates to prevent larger debris from entering. The associated frames provide a structural support for the grate and a secure fitting within the ground or pavement.

When classifying, it's important to distinguish these items from sibling categories. While 7325.10.00.10 covers manhole covers, rings, and frames, these are generally larger and designed for access to underground chambers. Similarly, 7325.10.00.25 pertains to cleanout covers and frames, which are smaller access points for plumbing or drainage lines, and 7325.10.00.30 and 7325.10.00.35 relate to specific utility enclosures like valve and service boxes or meter boxes, respectively. This category, 7325.10.00.20, is distinct because of its primary function in rainwater and surface water management, as well as its specific components: the basin itself, the grate, and its frame.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 7325.10.00.20. Therefore, classification decisions will rely on the specific physical characteristics and intended use of the article, ensuring it aligns with the definition of a catch basin, grate, or frame, and is made from non-malleable cast iron, distinguishing it from the broader "other" cast articles under 7325.10.00.80.