C steel tube mill from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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