Large Diameter Alloy Welded Pipe for Offshore Oil Platforms from Germany
Longitudinally welded high-strength alloy steel pipe over 406.4 mm OD for jacket legs and risers in offshore oil platforms. Classified in HTS 7305.31.60.90 as other large-diameter welded alloy tubes. Designed to withstand marine corrosion and high cyclic loads.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• API 5L certification mandatory; include DNV or ABS approvals for marine use
• Specify if normalized or quenched/tempered for proper alloy identification