API 5L X52 Large Diameter Line Pipe
This is a longitudinally welded alloy steel pipe with an external diameter over 406.4 mm, compliant with API 5L X52 specifications for crude oil pipelines. Its high yield strength and circular cross-section make it suitable for oil and gas pipeline use, classifying it under tariff item 7305.12.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pipe is submerged arc welded longitudinally
Submerged arc welded line pipe is classified separately from other longitudinally welded pipe.
If the pipe is not longitudinally welded
Covers other welding methods for large-diameter line pipe.
If the external diameter is 406.4 mm or less
Smaller-diameter welded pipe falls under a different heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the external diameter exceeds 406.4 mm and that the pipe is longitudinally welded
• Provide documentation confirming the API 5L X52 grade and intended use in crude oil pipelines
• If the pipe is used for other purposes, such as structural applications, it may not qualify for this tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 7305.12.00
16-Inch OD Alloy Steel Gas Line Pipe
This is a longitudinally welded alloy steel pipe with an external diameter of 16.5 inches (419.1 mm), exceeding the 406.4 mm threshold, and is designed for natural gas distribution pipelines. Its circular cross-section and alloy steel composition place it under tariff item 7305.12.00 as line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
16-Inch OD Longitudinal Welded Oil Pipeline Pipe
This is a nonalloy steel pipe with a 16-inch external diameter, longitudinally welded for transporting crude oil in pipeline systems. Its circular cross-section and diameter exceeding 406.4 mm qualify it under tariff item 7305.12.00 as line pipe for oil pipelines.
18-Inch Longitudinal Welded Crude Oil Pipe
An 18-inch external diameter heavy-wall nonalloy steel pipe, longitudinally welded using the submerged arc process for crude oil gathering lines. Its circular cross-section and diameter over 406.4 mm place it under tariff item 7305.12.00 as line pipe for oil pipelines.
24-Inch OD API 5L PSL1 Line Pipe
A PSL1 quality level API 5L pipe, longitudinally welded, with a 24-inch external diameter of nonalloy steel for long-distance oil pipelines. Its circular cross-section and diameter exceeding 406.4 mm place it under tariff item 7305.12.00 as line pipe for oil pipelines.
24-Inch OD Nonalloy Steel Gas Transmission Pipe
A longitudinally submerged arc welded pipe with a 24-inch external diameter, made from nonalloy steel for long-distance natural gas transmission. Its circular cross-section and diameter exceeding 406.4 mm qualify it under tariff item 7305.12.00 as line pipe for gas pipelines.
24-Inch Schedule 80 Longitudinal Weld Line Pipe
This is a 24-inch Schedule 80 longitudinal welded line pipe made of non-alloy steel, designed for high-pressure gas injection lines. Its external diameter exceeds 406.4 mm, and it is longitudinally welded, meeting the criteria for line pipe used in oil or gas pipelines under tariff item 7305.12.00.