Longitudinal Welded X46 Pipeline Steel Pipe from Japan
X46 grade nonalloy steel large diameter pipe longitudinally welded for offshore oil gathering lines, external diameter exceeding 16 inches. HTS 7305.12.10 classification based on construction and oil/gas pipeline application.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
9903.05.900%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
• DWV (double wall thickness variation) tolerance certificates required
• Distinguish from flowline pipe which may classify differently based on service
• Country of melting must be declared for pipeline safety regulations