7325.10.00.25 - Cleanout covers and frames

This HTS category, 7325.10.00.25, specifically covers cleanout covers and their accompanying frames, when these articles are made from nonmalleable cast iron. These items are typically installed in building structures or infrastructure for access to underground utilities or drainage systems, facilitating maintenance and cleaning. The key characteristic for classification under this subheading is the article's function as a removable cover and frame system designed for access points.

It is important to distinguish these cleanout covers and frames from their sibling categories. While related, manhole covers (7325.10.00.10) are generally larger and designed for access to manholes, catch basins and grates (7325.10.00.20) are specifically for collecting surface water, and valve and service boxes (7325.10.00.30) or meter boxes (7325.10.00.35) are designed to enclose and protect specific utility components. This subheading is reserved for articles whose primary purpose is to provide a removable closure for a cleanout point.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 7325.10.00.25 is final for nonmalleable cast iron cleanout covers and frames. Classification decisions should consider the specific design and intended use of the article, ensuring it aligns with the definition of a cleanout access point rather than other utility or access covers.