28-inch Seamless Carbon Steel Gas Gathering Pipe from Germany
Seamless pipe (711 mm OD) from carbon nonalloy steel for gathering natural gas from wells to processing plants. Designed for moderate pressure field lines. HTS 7304.19.10.80 due to seamless iron/nonalloy steel construction and large diameter for pipeline use.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Document field gathering vs transmission use to support line pipe classification
• Inspect for straightness tolerances per API specs during customs exam
• Avoid mixing with smaller OD pipes in same shipment to prevent confusion