Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing 4140 Grade

Cold-drawn or hot-rolled tubing from 4140 chrome-moly alloy steel, used for shafts, axles, and structural components in heavy equipment. Classified under 7306.90.5000 for welded or open-seamed hollow profiles of alloy steel not covered by precision or line pipe headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228.70.30Same rate: 35%

If seamless and for bearing/gear use

Precision seamless tubes of alloy steel for specific mechanical applications fall under Chapter 72 semifinished products.

7306.30.50Same rate: 35%

If carbon steel, not alloy

Without sufficient alloy elements (e.g., <1.65% Mn, no Cr/Ni), it classifies as carbon steel other tubes.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If sold as parts for bulldozers/excavators

End-use as specific machinery parts overrides tube classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heat treatment records (normalized/annealed) as alloy steel proof; random sampling may be required

Label with exact alloy grade and dimensions to prevent reclassification as iron/steel scrap