Mechanical Seamless Steel Tube 7-inch OD 20mm Thick from China
Seamless non-alloy steel tube, 177.8 mm OD (just over 190.5 mm adjusted spec) with 20 mm wall for hydraulic cylinders and machinery. Under HTS 7304.39.0056 for seamless circular iron/steel tubes in thick-wall, mid-OD category. Used in heavy equipment manufacturing.
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
• Ensure no internal honing if declaring as unfinished tube; customs may require ID measurement
• Common issue: alloy content over limits—test certs essential
• Declare as 'other' not line pipe