Offshore Oil Line Alloy Steel Tube
This is a heavy-wall longitudinally welded alloy steel tube with a 24-inch OD, designed for subsea oil gathering lines. With an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm and a circular cross-section, it falls under tariff item 7305.12.00 as line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
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 tube is submerged arc welded longitudinally
Submerged arc welded line pipe is classified separately from other longitudinally welded pipe.
If the tube is not longitudinally welded
Covers other welding methods for large-diameter line pipe.
If the tube is seamless and of alloy steel
Seamless alloy steel tube for oil or gas pipelines is classified under a different heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tube's external diameter exceeds 406.4 mm and that it is longitudinally welded
• Provide evidence of the alloy steel composition and the intended use in subsea oil gathering lines
• If the tube is not for oil or gas pipeline use, it may be classified under a different heading
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.