7305.19.50.00 - Of alloy steel 🖩
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 | 10% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 7305.19.50.00, specifically covers "other" tubes and pipes of iron or steel that have a circular cross-section with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm, and are of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines. The "other" designation indicates that these tubes and pipes are not made of iron or nonalloy steel, as distinguished by their sibling category.
The defining characteristic of this subcategory is its material composition. While sibling category 7305.19.10 pertains to tubes and pipes of iron or nonalloy steel, this category is reserved for those manufactured from alloy steel. Alloy steel, by definition, contains other elements added to iron, such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or vanadium, which impart enhanced properties like increased strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, or heat resistance compared to nonalloy steel.
Given that this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification hinges on correctly identifying the material as alloy steel and confirming that the physical characteristics (circular cross-section, external diameter > 406.4 mm) and intended use (oil or gas pipelines) align with the broader scope of 7305.19.