Grade X42 Seamless Line Pipe 16 Inch OD from Germany
Seamless nonalloy steel pipe (406 mm OD, 11 mm wall) rated API 5L X42 for oil transmission pipelines. Falls under HTS 7304.19.10.45 due to OD range and thin wall for standard pressure lines. Used in long-distance crude oil transport.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chemical composition analysis confirming nonalloy status (low carbon, no chromium)
• Pre-shipment inspection for wall uniformity prevents CBP thickness disputes