317 Stainless Steel Welded Tube from China
Welded stainless steel tube made from grade 317 alloy, containing 2.5% molybdenum and 12% nickel by weight, with circular cross-section, outside diameter of 50 mm, and wall thickness of 2 mm. Classified under HTS 7306.40.50.62 due to its welded construction, stainless steel composition meeting the specified nickel (0.5-24%) and molybdenum (1.5-5%) ranges, wall thickness over 1.65 mm, and OD not exceeding 114.3 mm.
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
• Verify alloy certification with mill test reports confirming Mo (1.5-5%) and Ni (>0.5-24%) content to avoid reclassification
• Ensure wall thickness documentation exceeds 1.65 mm; common pitfall is mismeasurement leading to duty disputes
• Label as 'welded' explicitly; provide weld seam inspection records for customs compliance