Thin-Wall Alloy Steel Elliptical Pipe from China

Welded elliptical cross-section pipes of low-alloy steel, 1.8 mm wall, for decorative railings. Falls under 7306.69.70 as noncircular welded alloy hollows under 4 mm thick. Excludes open-seamed or circular.

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

Measure ellipticity ratio; declare as 'profile' not 'pipe' if questioned

Pitfall: surface finish doesn't affect but plating may