Alloy Steel Hydraulic Cylinder Tube from Germany
Seamless tube made of alloy steel, such as 4140 grade, with wall thickness under 4 mm, used in manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. It falls under HTS 7304.90.70.00 as a seamless hollow profile of alloy steel with thin walls. These tubes are precision-honed inside for piston rod sealing.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify alloy steel composition via mill test certificate (MTC) to confirm classification under 7304, avoiding reclassification to carbon steel headings
• Ensure wall thickness documentation <4 mm; ultrasound gauging reports prevent disputes at customs