Duplex 2205 Cold-Drawn Stainless Tube 3-inch OD from China
Cold-drawn welded duplex 2205 stainless steel tube, 3-inch outer diameter, 2.5 mm wall thickness, circular cross section for high-pressure fluid handling. HTS 7306.40.50.44 covers this as other cold-reduced stainless steel welded tubes over 1.65 mm wall. Duplex provides superior strength for offshore applications.
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
• Require chemical composition analysis from accredited labs to verify duplex stainless grades (22% Cr, 5% Ni)
• Document cold-reduction ratio (percentage) to distinguish from hot-finished tubes prone to misclassification