Stainless Steel API 5L Line Pipe 4-inch OD

Seamless stainless steel line pipe with 101.6 mm outside diameter, designed specifically for oil and gas pipelines per API 5L standards. Classified under HTS 7304.11.00.20 due to its seamless construction, stainless steel material, and OD not exceeding 114.3 mm for pipeline use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7304.41.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If welded rather than seamless

Welded stainless steel line pipes for oil/gas pipelines fall under 7304.41, as seamlessness determines the primary 7304.1x headings.

7306.40.10Same rate: 35%

If used for drilling casings or tubes

Pipes primarily for oil/gas well drilling (casing/tubing) classify under Chapter 73 heading 7306, distinct from line pipe for transport pipelines.

7304.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made of carbon steel instead of stainless

Non-stainless steel seamless line pipes use 7304.19; stainless steel composition specifically directs to 7304.11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5L certification and provide mill test reports (MTRs) to confirm seamless stainless steel composition and specs

Measure outside diameter precisely; exceeding 114.3 mm shifts to 7304.11.00.40, potentially altering duties

Include end-use documentation proving oil/gas pipeline application to avoid reclassification as general tubing