Cold-Drawn Boiler Tube ASTM A179 from China
Seamless carbon steel tube, cold-drawn, with circular cross section, specifically designed for use in fire-tube boilers to convey high-pressure steam and water. Meets ASTM A179 specifications for low-carbon steel suitable for bending and flaring. Classified under 7304.31.60.10 due to its seamless construction and explicit suitability for boilers.
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
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying chemical composition and mechanical properties to confirm suitability for boilers
• Ensure documentation specifies cold-drawn process and end-use to avoid reclassification to general tubes
• Comply with ASME Boiler Code requirements for pressure vessel materials during customs valuation