High-frequency welded steel pipe mill from Japan
Tube mill utilizing high-frequency induction welding to produce steel pipes up to 12-inch diameter. HTS 8455.10.00.00 covers this as tube mills for metal rolling. Essential for oil & gas line pipe production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document welding frequency specifications (300-500kHz typical); prepare for voltage conversion certification; beware of classification disputes if mill produces square tubing