Carbon Steel Gathering Line Pipe from China

ERW carbon steel pipe for gathering lines collecting oil/gas from multiple wells. Classified under HTS 7306.19.10 for nonalloy steel line pipe in pipelines. API 5L X52 strength grade.

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 field weldability test data for pipeline construction compliance

Avoid bulk packaging declarations that could imply unfinished goods

Cross-check with CBP rulings for gathering vs transmission line distinctions