Alloy Steel Submerged Arc Welded Pipe from Japan
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 — 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
• 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