API 5L Grade B Seamless Line Pipe from Germany
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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