X42 Seamless Gas Transmission Pipe from Germany
Seamless nonalloy steel pipe rated X42 per API standards, used for natural gas transmission lines. It qualifies for HTS 7304.19.10 as 'other' line pipe of iron/nonalloy steel for oil or gas pipelines. The high yield strength supports buried or subsea installations.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'line pipe for oil/gas' and attach hydrostatic test certificates
• Comply with PHMSA regulations for US import; provide material safety data sheets (MSDS)