Seamless Aluminum Alloy Hydraulic Cylinder Tube

This seamless tube made from 6061 aluminum alloy is designed for use in hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 7608.20.00.30 because it is a tube of aluminum alloy produced without seams, meeting the definition where aluminum predominates but alloy elements exceed non-alloyed limits. The smooth interior finish ensures low friction for piston movement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.7%+35.0%40.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

7608.20.00Same rate: 40.7%

If of aluminum, not alloyed

Shifts to non-alloyed if purity >=99% aluminum with impurities below specified limits per chapter note (a).

8412.90.90Lower: 35% vs 40.7%

If imported as part of a complete hydraulic cylinder

Classified under finished machinery parts rather than raw tubes if assembled into a functioning hydraulic component.

7604.29.10Lower: 40% vs 40.7%

If in coils and not fabricated into tubes

Aluminum alloy profiles in coils are under Chapter 76 bars/profiles, not tubes/pipes, before tube-forming.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify alloy composition certification to confirm it meets aluminum alloy criteria (aluminum >50% with other elements >1%); obtain mill test reports for seamless production proof; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin tubes

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