Alloy Steel Spiral Welded Pipeline Tube from China
Spiral welded tube of alloy steel, circular cross-section over 406.4 mm OD, designed for long-distance natural gas pipelines. Classified in 7305.90.50.00 as an other welded pipe of alloy steel for large-diameter applications, not seamless or further processed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain hydrostatic test reports proving pressure integrity, as required for pipeline standards like API 5L
• Classify based on weld type (spiral vs longitudinal); misidentification can lead to wrong heading
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific alloy steel pipes from certain origins via Commerce Department scopes