Duplex Stainless Steel Welded Pipe 4-inch from China
High-strength duplex stainless (e.g., 2205) welded pipe, 4-inch with wall thickness ≥1.65 mm for offshore platforms. Still HTS 7306.40.50 as all stainless steel welded circular tubes qualify.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Duplex requires PREN value documentation (pitting resistance equivalent number)
• Confirm welding consumables match base metal to prevent segregation issues
• Oil/gas importers often misclassify under API 5L pipe specifications