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
9903.05.900%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
• 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