9% Nickel Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe from China
Seamless pipe of 9% nickel alloy steel for LNG cryogenic service, 240 mm OD and 17 mm wall thickness. Precisely classified in HTS 7304.59.80.50 for its other alloy steel seamless form, circular section, and heavy wall within 190.5-285.8 mm OD range.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Provide cryogenic impact test results (Charpy) to support specialized alloy classification
• Import in straight lengths only; coiled hollows may go to 7304.29 statistical notes
• Document pressure ratings to differentiate from structural tubing under other codes