X70 Alloy Steel Gas Pipeline Tube from Japan
High-strength welded alloy steel pipe (16-inch OD >406.4mm) for natural gas transmission lines, meeting API standards for sour service environments. Falls under HTS 7305.19.5000 due to its alloy composition and dedicated 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 NACE MR0175 certification for sour gas service to confirm pipeline end-use and alloy suitability
• Document weld seam inspection (e.g
• ultrasonic testing) as proof of construction meeting 7305 line pipe standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests casing use, which could shift to 7304 or 7306