Welded Cold-Rolled 409 Stainless Exhaust Tube from Japan
Cold-rolled welded tube made from 409 stainless steel (11% Cr), 3-inch OD, 1.7 mm wall, used in automotive exhaust systems for heat and corrosion resistance. HTS 7306.40.50.42 applies to its circular welded stainless construction, cold-reduction, and sub-15% chromium. Not seamless, distinguishing from Chapter 73 seamless tubes.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Automotive end-use requires no special markings, but include specs to avoid reclassification as parts (8708)
• Test wall thickness uniformity; variations can trigger audits