7304.49.00.15 - Hollow bars 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 36% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7304.49.00.15, specifically covers hollow bars of iron or steel that are seamless, of a circular cross-section, and made of stainless steel. These are essentially tubes or pipes with a hollow interior, manufactured through a seamless process which ensures uniform strength and integrity, particularly important for applications requiring high pressure or precision. The "hollow bars" designation implies a primary use as structural components or for further machining into more complex parts, distinguishing them from pipes intended primarily for fluid conveyance where wall thickness and internal finish might be paramount.
Within the broader classification of "Other" stainless steel hollow profiles of circular cross-section, this specific subheading is reached after several levels of refinement. It represents a further "Other" categorization, indicating it captures stainless steel hollow bars that do not fit into any more specific sub-classifications based on dimensions, finishing, or intended end-use that might exist at a lower hierarchical level. The absence of further subcategories signifies that this is a terminal classification for a distinct group of products.
Given that this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the primary focus for classification into 7304.49.00.15 is to confirm that the imported goods meet all the preceding criteria: being hollow bars, seamless, of iron or steel (specifically stainless steel), possessing a circular cross-section, and not falling into any more granular distinctions that might be present in a more detailed tariff schedule.