7306.30 - Other, welded, of circular cross section, of iron or nonalloy steel:
Sub-classifications
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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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Overview
This HTS category, 7306.30, encompasses welded tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron or nonalloy steel that have a circular cross-section. These are distinct from other categories within 7306 that are either made of stainless or other alloy steels (7306.40 and 7306.50, respectively), or are of noncircular cross-section. The key defining characteristics for this subheading are the material composition (iron or nonalloy steel) and the welded construction method for a circular profile.
This classification applies to a wide array of iron and nonalloy steel tubular products used in various industrial and structural applications where a circular shape and welded integrity are required. The term "nonalloy steel" is critical, referring to steel with specified limits on alloying elements. This contrasts with stainless steel, which contains significant chromium, or other alloy steels with a broader range of added elements for specific properties.
The subcategories within 7306.30 further refine the classification based on a critical physical dimension: the wall thickness. This distinction into products with walls less than 1.65 mm (7306.30.10.00) and those with walls of 1.65 mm or more allows for trade statistics and tariff treatment to reflect differences in material usage and potential applications, such as lighter gauge conduit versus heavier structural piping.