Alloy Steel HFW Oil Pipeline Tube from Japan
High-frequency welded (HFW) alloy steel tube with external diameter >406.4 mm for refined oil product pipelines. Meets HTS 7305.90.50.00 criteria as other large-diameter welded pipes of alloy steel.
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
• Document HFW process parameters to distinguish from other welding methods for accurate heading
• Test for alloy content (min 1.65% manganese or other elements) via spectrometry certificates
• Prepare for length restrictions; pipes over 12m may require special handling declarations