API 5L Grade B Seamless Line Pipe from China
This seamless steel tube, made from nonalloy steel, is specifically designed for oil and gas pipeline applications, meeting API 5L Grade B specifications for strength and durability. It falls under HTS 7304.19.10 as line pipe of iron or nonalloy steel, distinct from welded pipes in other headings. The seamless construction ensures high pressure resistance without welds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify API 5L certification and provide mill test reports (MTRs) to confirm seamless construction and nonalloy steel composition
• Ensure documentation specifies use for oil/gas pipelines to avoid misclassification as casing or tubing