7306.40.10.15 - Other

This HTS classification, 7306.40.10.15, specifically covers welded tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron or steel that possess a circular cross-section and are made of stainless steel. These articles must have a wall thickness less than 1.65 mm. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the stainless steel composition contains more than 0.5 percent by weight of nickel.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7306.40.10.10, which also pertains to welded, circular, stainless steel tubes with a wall thickness under 1.65 mm. However, the key differentiator lies in the molybdenum content: the sibling category is for those containing more than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight of molybdenum, whereas this category focuses on the nickel content.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the practical classification criteria for this specific code hinge on the confirmed presence of stainless steel, a circular cross-section, welded construction, a wall thickness below 1.65 mm, and a nickel content exceeding 0.5 percent by weight. Exporters and importers must ensure all these specific technical attributes are met for accurate classification.