18-Inch Longitudinal Welded Crude Oil Pipe

Heavy-wall nonalloy steel pipe, 18-inch external diameter, longitudinally welded using submerged arc process for crude oil gathering lines. HTS 7305.12.10 applies to its line pipe function and construction specs.

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.

7306Lower: 10% vs 35%

If supplied in lengths ≤152.4 cm

Shorter lengths classified as tubes/pipes of iron or steel in 7306.10.

7305.31Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made from stainless steel

Stainless line pipe moves to 7305.31 subheading.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If imported mounted on pipeline laying equipment

Parts of pipeline construction machinery classified in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Mill test reports must certify yield strength appropriate for pipeline pressures

• Distinguish from casing pipe (7306) via end-use documentation for oil/gas transport

• Check country-of-melt requirements under Buy America for pipeline projects

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