Duplex Stainless Steel Welded Pipe 4-inch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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