316L Stainless Steel Capillary Tubing
Welded capillary tubing of 316L stainless steel containing over 0.5% nickel, with wall thickness less than 1.65 mm and circular cross-section. Classified under 7306.40.1015 for its thin walls and high-nickel stainless composition, used in laboratory and instrumentation applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not containing more than 0.5% nickel
Lower-nickel stainless steel tubes classify under different chemical composition subheadings.
If imported as parts of pumps or compressors
Functional parts for machinery in Chapter 84 supersede material-based classification.
If for seamless capillary versions
Seamless construction shifts to heading 7304 regardless of thin wall specs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill certificates showing exact alloy composition to substantiate nickel percentage
• Label outer diameter and wall thickness clearly to prevent measurement disputes at customs
• Avoid bulk packaging without specs; include data sheets to dodge valuation issues
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