316L Stainless Steel Welded Tube 2.5-inch

Corrosion-resistant 316L grade welded stainless tube, 2.5-inch diameter, wall >1.65 mm for marine and chemical applications. HTS 7306.40.50 covers its circular welded stainless profile regardless of alloy grade.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7306.50.10Same rate: 35%

If non-stainless alloy steel

Alloy but non-stainless steel tubes shift to 7306.50 subheadings.

8419.90.10Same rate: 35%

If parts of heat exchangers

Tubes shaped specifically for heat exchange equipment classify as parts in 8419.

7306.40.10Same rate: 35%

If wall thickness below threshold

Precise thickness measurement dictates 7306.40.10 vs .50 split.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Chemical analysis report required to confirm 316L stainless composition

Measure and document actual wall thickness at multiple points for CBP inspection

Avoid declaring as 'duplex stainless' which might route to different statistical notes

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