API 5L Grade B Longitudinal Welded Line Pipe
Large-diameter longitudinally welded steel pipe made from nonalloy steel, meeting API 5L Grade B specifications for use in oil and gas pipelines. Its external diameter exceeds 406.4 mm and circular cross-section make it classifiable under HTS 7305.12.10 as other line pipe of iron or nonalloy steel.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If external diameter ≤406.4 mm
Pipes with smaller diameters fall under heading 7306 for other welded steel tubes.
If seamless construction
Seamless line pipe of nonalloy steel is classified in 7304, not welded pipes in 7305.
If made of alloy steel
Same construction but alloy steel composition shifts to 7305.11 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify API 5L certification and mill test reports (MTRs) to confirm nonalloy steel composition and longitudinal welding
• Ensure external diameter >406.4mm is documented; common pitfall is misclassification as smaller diameter pipes
• Provide end-user statements proving oil/gas pipeline use to avoid reclassification as general tubes
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