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304 Stainless Steel Welded Tube 1/2 Inch OD from Japan

A welded stainless steel tube with a circular cross-section, outer diameter of 1/2 inch, and wall thickness of 0.028 inches (0.71 mm), made from 304 grade stainless steel. It falls under HTS 7306.40.10 due to its welded construction, stainless steel material, circular shape, and thin wall thickness under 1.65 mm. Commonly used in food processing equipment and decorative applications.

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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify wall thickness with caliper measurements and include test certificates in documentation to confirm <1.65 mm for HTS 7306.40.10 classification

• Provide mill test reports (MTRs) certifying 304 stainless steel composition to avoid reclassification as non-stainless steel under 7306.30

• Ensure proper labeling of welded vs. seamless construction; customs may inspect welds visually or via X-ray