Alloy Steel Submerged Arc Welded Pipe from China
Large-diameter pipe produced via submerged arc welding from alloy steel, with OD >406.4 mm for water transmission mains. It qualifies for HTS 7305.90.50.00 as other riveted or similarly closed tubes of alloy steel in the specified size range.
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
• Provide weld procedure qualification records (WPQR) to demonstrate compliance with ASTM A671 standards
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying based on wall thickness alone; focus on OD and material
• For infrastructure bids, ensure documentation supports 'domestic content' exclusions under trade agreements