Seamless Steel Hydraulic Tubing from Japan
Thin-walled seamless tubes of nonalloy steel used in hydraulic systems for machinery and equipment. These pipes have a wall thickness under 4 mm and are classified under HTS 7304.90.50.00 due to their seamless construction from iron or nonalloy steel, distinguishing them from welded pipes.
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
• Verify seamless production method via mill test certificates to avoid misclassification as welded pipes under 7306
• Ensure wall thickness documentation is precise, as 4mm threshold separates from thicker HTS 7304.90.30.00
• Label with exact steel composition to confirm nonalloy status and prevent alloy steel duties under 7304.19