16-Inch Alloy Steel Oil Line Pipe from Japan
Welded alloy steel pipe with 16-inch (406.4+ mm) external diameter for crude oil gathering lines in refineries. HTS 7305.19.5000 applies to its circular cross-section, large size, welded closure, and alloy steel for oil pipeline applications.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure and certify OD precisely; 16-inch nominal often 406.4-457mm, confirm >16 inches actual
• Use commercial invoice specifying 'line pipe for oil pipelines' to distinguish from structural tubes
• Prepare for Customs alloy steel verification—over 1.65% manganese or other elements qualifies