X65 Alloy Steel Seamless Line Pipe 16 Inch from Japan
High-strength X65 grade alloy steel seamless pipe with 16-inch (406.4 mm max) OD for transporting natural gas in pipelines. Falls under HTS 7304.19.5050 due to its seamless construction, alloy steel material, and specific diameter range for oil/gas line pipe applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include hydrostatic test certificates showing pressure ratings suitable for pipeline service
• Label as 'line pipe for oil/gas' to distinguish from casing/tubing; mislabeling risks audit
• Check for alloy content exceeding carbon steel thresholds to confirm 7304.19 classification