7304.59.80.60 - Having a wall thickness less than 12.7 mm 🖩
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 | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7304.59.80.60, specifically classifies seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles made of iron or steel. The "other alloy steel" designation in the parent category indicates these are not made of carbon steel. This subcategory further refines the classification based on physical dimensions, encompassing those with an outside diameter exceeding 285.8 mm but not exceeding 406.4 mm, and crucially, a wall thickness *less than* 12.7 mm.
The defining characteristic for this specific classification, distinguishing it from its siblings, is the wall thickness. Unlike 7304.59.80.65 which covers wall thicknesses between 12.7 mm and 19 mm, and 7304.59.80.70 which applies to wall thicknesses of 19 mm or more, this category exclusively includes products with thinner walls. This distinction is critical for accurate duty assessment and trade data collection, as wall thickness can impact a product's intended use and structural integrity.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to subdivide this classification. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level, and goods meeting all the specified criteria – seamless, of other alloy steel, circular cross-section, with an outside diameter between 285.8 mm and 406.4 mm, and a wall thickness less than 12.7 mm – will fall under this code. Examples might include specialized piping used in industrial fluid transport or structural components where lighter weight and specific diameter requirements are paramount.