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    7306.21.80

    Tubing

    This code covers stainless steel tubing specifically used for oil or gas drilling, and is categorized within iron or steel articles. Imports of this tubing are generally free of duty for standard trade partners, or may qualify for preferential rates under eligible free trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 73.

    Tubing

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    This duty classification falls within Chapter 73 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, covering articles of iron or steel. Specifically, code 7306.21.80 covers welded stainless steel tubing used for oil or gas drilling, and is classified as 'tubing'. This code has two subdivisions: 7306.21.80.10 for tubing imported *with coupling*, and 7306.21.80.50 for all *other* tubing; use the appropriate suffix to indicate whether the tubing includes attached couplings.

    ChapterChapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
    SectionSection XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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    General Duty

    Free

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    Not available

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 7306.21.80 (Tubing) is Free, indicating no duty is assessed on imports from all countries. This rate applies to both subdivisions, 7306.21.80.10 (Imported with coupling) and 7306.21.80.50 (Other). Additionally, imports may qualify for preferential treatment under Standard Trade Partner (NTR) or Eligible FTA/preference programs, potentially reducing or eliminating duties further, but specific rates depend on the country of origin and applicable trade agreements – these are not specified. Reporting units are kilograms (kg) for both the main code and its subdivisions.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%

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    Code Subdivisions

    7306.21.80.10

    Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel: > Casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas: > Welded of stainless steel: > Tubing > Imported with coupling

    7306.21.80.50

    Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seamed or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel: > Casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas: > Welded of stainless steel: > Tubing > Other

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    Chapter & Section Notes

    Chapter Notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL XV 73-1 Notes 1. In this chapter the expression "cast iron" applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1(d) to chapter 72. 2. In this chapter the word "wire" means hot- or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 7304 or 7306, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. 2. For the purposes of subheading 7307.19.30, the expression "ductile fittings" refers to fittings which contain over 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent of magnesium or of magnesium and cerium, by weight. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 7310.10.0005, 7310.29.0020 and 7310.29.0055, “refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized” refers to cylindrical kegs for liquid beverages, each keg with a domed top and bottom and a single neck piece, designed for a coupler (valve) system and an extractor tube (spear) by which the keg can be cleaned, filled and dispense the liquid contents. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-2

    Section Notes

    SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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