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The tariff classification of galvanized steel tubing from China and Taiwan.
Issued June 20, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 7306.30.50
Headings: 7306
Product description
The product to be imported is welded galvanized steel tubing having outside diameters of either 2 inches or 4 inches and a wall thickness of 1/8 inch. The galvanized tubing will be threaded on both ends and imported in 10 foot lengths.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the welded galvanized steel tubing will be 7306.30.5032, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel, other, welded, of circular cross section, of iron or nonalloy steel, having a wall thickness of 1.
Full text
NY A84788 June 20, 1996 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:MA:117 A84788 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7306.30.50 Ms. Carie Samuel Fritz Co., Inc. 1721 W. Elfindale, Suite 205 Springfield, MO 65807 RE: The tariff classification of galvanized steel tubing from China and Taiwan. Dear Ms. Samuel: In your letter dated June 7, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A representative sample of the product to be imported was submitted with your request. The product to be imported is welded galvanized steel tubing having outside diameters of either 2 inches or 4 inches and a wall thickness of 1/8 inch. The galvanized tubing will be threaded on both ends and imported in 10 foot lengths. The applicable subheading for the welded galvanized steel tubing will be 7306.30.5032, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel, other, welded, of circular cross section, of iron or nonalloy steel, having a wall thickness of 1.65 mm or more, other, other, with an outside diameter not exceeding 114.3 mm, galvanized, other. The rate of duty will be 1.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Paula Ilardi at 212-466-5476. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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