High-Pressure Gas Line Seamless Alloy Pipe 260mm OD 28mm WT from Japan
Seamless circular tube of alloy steel, 260 mm OD and 28 mm thick walls, for natural gas transmission under high pressure. Classified in HTS 7304.59.80.55 for seamless alloy steel, correct OD range, and heavy wall construction.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Certify compliance with gas pipeline standards like ASME B31.8 for smooth clearance
• Document seamless process via manufacturer affidavits
• Watch for alloy content thresholds; low alloys may reclassify