Welded Alloy Steel Pipe 6-inch OD from China
A welded circular tube of alloy steel with an outside diameter of 152.4 mm (6 inches) and wall thickness over 1.65 mm, used for structural piping in construction. It falls under HTS 7306.50.50.70 due to its welded construction, alloy steel material, circular cross-section, and specified diameter range exceeding 114.3 mm but not over 406.4 mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• Verify alloy steel composition meets Chapter 73 definitions and obtain mill test certificates for customs compliance
• Ensure accurate measurement of OD and wall thickness; discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Declare country of melt and pour for Section 232 steel tariffs; common pitfall is incomplete documentation