Welded Carbon Steel Gas Transmission Pipe from Japan
Helical seam submerged arc welded pipe of nonalloy steel for natural gas transmission lines, with OD 24-48 inches. Designed for high-pressure long-distance transport. Falls under 7305.19.10 due to its large circular cross-section and specific use in gas pipelines.
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
• Include purchase order or contract specifying pipeline end-use to support line pipe classification
• Check wall thickness tolerances per ASTM A53/A106 standards for quality compliance