C steel tube mill

A tube mill designed for producing carbon steel tubes through cold forming and welding processes. It falls under HTS 8455.10.00.00 as it is specifically classified as a tube mill for metal rolling operations within Chapter 84 for machinery. This equipment processes metal strips into tubular shapes used in construction and piping.

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.

8455.90.80.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as parts like rolls or mandrels

Parts and accessories for tube mills are classified separately under 8455.90, not the complete machine.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If configured for plastic pipe extrusion

Machines for extruding plastic tubes fall under Chapter 84 heading for plastic processing, not metal tube mills.

8455.21.00Same rate: 35%

If hot-rolling specific tube mill

Hot-rolling mills for tubes have distinct subheadings from cold tube mills under 8455.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications match 'tube mill' definition to avoid reclassification as general rolling mills; ensure CE marking for EU compliance if applicable; provide detailed technical drawings for customs valuation