7306 - Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel:
Sub-classifications
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7306 1100
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7306 1100 10
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7306 1100 50
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7306 19
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7306 1910
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7306 1910 10
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7306 1910 50
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7306 1951
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7306 1951 10
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7306 1951 50
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7306 21
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7306 2130 00
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7306 2140 00
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7306 2180
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7306 2180 10
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7306 2180 50
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7306 29
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7306 2910
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7306 2910 30
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7306 2910 90
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7306 2920 00
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7306 2931 00
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7306 2941 00
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7306 2960
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7306 2960 10
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7306 2960 50
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7306 2981
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7306 2981 10
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7306 2981 50
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7306 3010 00
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7306 3050
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7306 3050 15
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7306 3050 35
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7306 3050 85
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7306 3050 90
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7306 4010 15
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7306 4010 90
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7306 4050 05
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7306 4050 44
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7306 4050 64
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7306 4050 80
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7306 4050 90
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7306 5010 00
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7306 5050
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7306 5050 30
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7306 6110 00
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7306 6130 00
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7306 6150 00
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7306 6170
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7306 6170 30
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7306 6170 60
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7306 6910 00
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7306 6930 00
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7306 6950 00
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7306 6970
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7306 6970 30
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7306 6970 60
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7306 90
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7306 9010 00
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7306 9050 00
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Overview
This HTS category, 7306, encompasses a broad range of hollow profiles manufactured from iron or steel. It includes tubes, pipes, and similar hollow sections that are formed through various manufacturing processes such as open seaming, welding, riveting, or other methods of closure. The key characteristic of goods classified here is their hollow, tubular, or profiled structure made from ferrous metals. This category is designed to capture a wide array of such articles that do not fall under more specific provisions within Chapter 73.
Distinguishing 7306 from its sibling categories at the Section XV and Chapter 73 level is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike categories that might cover finished articles made of iron or steel (e.g., tools, cutlery, or structural components), 7306 specifically addresses the base material in its hollow profile form. Furthermore, it is distinct from raw iron or steel materials (Chapter 72) or more finished products like springs or fasteners.
The subcategories within 7306 further refine the classification based on manufacturing method, cross-sectional shape, and material composition. For example, specific provisions exist for welded tubes and pipes, differentiating them based on whether they are of circular or non-circular cross-section and the type of steel employed (e.g., non-alloy, stainless, or other alloy steel). These subdivisions are essential for importers and exporters to precisely identify the applicable tariff line, influencing duty rates and trade regulations.