Cold-Reduced Seamless Steel Instrumentation Tubing

Cold-reduced seamless tube from nonalloy steel for instrumentation and control systems in industrial machinery. Falls under HTS 7304.31.60 for other cold-drawn/rolled circular cross-section tubes of iron or nonalloy steel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7304.41.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If of stainless steel

Stainless grades like 304/316 classify under cold-drawn stainless tube headings.

7307.99.50Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If sold as tube fittings set with connectors

When packaged with end fittings for retail sale, it may enter tube fittings category.

8413.91.90Same rate: 35%

If for use in pumps as replacement parts

End-use in specific machinery like pumps shifts to Chapter 84 parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include pressure rating certifications to distinguish from conveyance pipes under 7304.31 other subheadings

Ensure no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16mm if bordering 'wire' definition per Chapter 73 notes

Document cold-reduction process (e.g

pilgering) to prevent reclassification as hot-formed

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