Nonalloy Steel Seamless Line Pipe from China
Heavy-walled seamless pipe of nonalloy steel, wall thickness over 4 mm, used for oil and gas transmission lines. Classified under HTS 7304.90.10.00 due to its seamless manufacture from iron or nonalloy steel and thick walls for high-strength applications.
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
• Obtain API 5L certification for line pipe; lack of it may trigger scrutiny from customs
• Document external diameter and wall thickness precisely to confirm 7304.90.10 eligibility
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by labeling for industrial use, not retail