SA-369 Grade FPS Alloy Steel Pipe from China
Forged and bored seamless pipe (SA-369 FPS) from 5Cr-0.5Mo alloy steel for high-pressure fittings, OD 300-400 mm, wall 15 mm nominal. Classified in 7304.59.80.65 for other alloy seamless tubes/pipes. Used in petrochemical reactor vessels and pressure vessels.
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
• ASME Section II material certs required; verify forged vs. rolled production method
• Document wall thickness uniformity to prevent reclassification as thick-walled (>19 mm)
• Avoid declaring as unfinished forgings under 7326.19 if machined to pipe dimensions