Thin-Wall Alloy Steel Elliptical Pipe from Japan
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 — 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
• Measure ellipticity ratio; declare as 'profile' not 'pipe' if questioned
• Pitfall: surface finish doesn't affect but plating may