Welded Alloy Steel Boiler Tube ASTM A213 from Japan
High-temperature resistant welded tube of alloy steel per ASTM A213, circular cross-section with wall thickness ≥1.65 mm, for boiler and superheater service. HTS 7306.50.50 applies as 'other' welded circular tubes of alloy steel, thick-walled, not fitting line pipe or casing specifics.
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
• Submit chemical analysis and tensile strength test reports to prove alloy grade compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as seamless; welds must be documented separately
• Check for Section 232 tariffs on steel derivatives regardless of HTS classification