7305.90.50.00 - 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 category, 7305.90.50.00, specifically classifies "other" tubes and pipes of iron or steel that have circular cross-sections with an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm, and are manufactured from alloy steel. These are typically large-diameter pipes used in various industrial applications where enhanced strength, corrosion resistance, or other specialized properties are required, properties derived from the addition of specific alloying elements to the base iron or steel.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7305.90.10.00 ("Of iron or nonalloy steel"), by the fundamental material composition. While both cover large-diameter tubes and pipes, this classification exclusively applies to those made with alloy steel, which is defined by the presence of one or more alloying elements in quantities sufficient to impart specific properties. Non-alloy steel, conversely, contains only incidental amounts of alloying elements.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus for classification within this specific code is on confirming the material is indeed alloy steel, alongside the existing criteria of circular cross-section and an external diameter exceeding 406.4 mm for tubes and pipes not covered by more specific provisions within heading 7305.