316L Stainless Steel Welded Tube 2.5-inch from Japan
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.
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
• 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