Alloy Steel Welded Rectangular Tubing from Japan
Welded rectangular tubes made from alloy steel, with wall thickness under 4 mm and noncircular cross-section, used in structural frameworks. Classified under HTS 7306.69.70 due to being welded, noncircular, thin-walled alloy steel profiles. Meets chapter definition for hollow profiles not exceeding specified dimensions in wire note context.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alloy steel certification (e.g
• AISI 4130) and wall thickness measurement; provide weld seam details
• Common pitfall: confusing with thicker walls over 4mm shifting to 7306.69.90
• Label cross-section precisely as noncircular