Nonalloy Steel Bicycle Frame Tubes from Japan
Lightweight seamless tubes (<4 mm wall) of nonalloy steel for bicycle frame construction. Classified HTS 7304.90.50.00 as thin-walled seamless pipes suitable for lightweight frames.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Specify butted construction (varying wall thickness) still under 4mm max
• Import raw tubes only; assembled frames become bicycle parts
• Test for carbon content to confirm nonalloy steel