Grade B ERW Line Pipe 16 Inch Equivalent from China
Electric Resistance Welded (longitudinal) Grade B pipe approximating 16-inch (406.4+ mm) OD for regional gas pipelines. Nonalloy steel construction for cost-effective deployment. HTS 7305.12.1030 based on diameter, welding, and line pipe purpose.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• ERW vs SAW distinction rarely affects classification but note in invoice for transparency
• Ensure no alloying elements exceed nonalloy limits (e.g
• <1.65% Mn)