Welded 316L Stainless Steel Tube 1.5 Inch OD from China
This is a welded tube made from 316L alloy steel with a circular cross section, outside diameter of 38.1 mm (1.5 inches), and wall thickness of 2.0 mm. It falls under HTS 7306.50.5050 due to its welded construction, alloy steel material, wall thickness over 1.65 mm, and OD not exceeding 114.3 mm. Commonly used in chemical processing equipment.
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 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
• Verify alloy steel composition with mill test certificates to confirm classification under 7306.50
• Ensure wall thickness and OD measurements are documented precisely to avoid misclassification to thinner wall subheadings