API 5L Grade B LSAW Oil Pipeline

Large diameter longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipe made from nonalloy steel, meeting API 5L Grade B specifications for oil and gas pipelines. External diameter exceeds 406.4 mm with circular cross-section, designed for high-pressure transport of crude oil. Classified under 7305.11.10 due to its welded construction and use in oil/gas line pipes of iron or nonalloy steel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7304.19.10Same rate: 35%

If seamless construction

Seamless line pipes shift to Chapter 73 heading 7304 for seamless tubes/pipes.

7306.19.10Same rate: 35%

If external diameter ≤406.4 mm

Smaller diameter welded line pipes fall under 7306 for other circular cross-section pipes.

7305.12.10Same rate: 35%

If made of alloy steel

Alloy steel composition moves it to the alloy steel subheading 7305.12.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify API 5L certification and mill test reports (MTRs) for compliance with pipeline standards

• Ensure external diameter >406.4mm and confirm LSAW welding method in documentation

• Avoid misclassification as casing by specifying 'line pipe' end-use in entry docs

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