Seamless 304 Stainless Steel Gas Pipeline Tube 3.5-inch from Japan
Grade 304 seamless stainless steel tube with 88.9 mm OD for natural gas distribution pipelines. Meets HTS 7304.11.00.20 criteria as line pipe of stainless steel, seamless, OD ≤114.3 mm, used for gas pipelines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) 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 chemical composition certificates confirming ≥10.5% chromium for stainless steel status
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'tubing'; supply pipeline engineering specs to confirm line pipe use
• For small diameters, ensure hydrostatic test reports meet API standards to prevent customs disputes