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HS 7305Metals

HS Code for Welded Large-Diameter Steel Pipe (Chapter 7305)

Longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) and spiral submerged arc welded (SSAW) pipes go into transmission pipelines (X60-X80), monopiles for offshore wind foundations, and mining slurry lines. Chapter 7305 covers outside diameter > 406.4mm.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7305.11Line pipe LSAW, OD > 406.4mm
7305.12Line pipe electric-resistance welded
7305.20Casing of a kind used in oil/gas drilling, welded
7305.31Other welded, longitudinally welded (LSAW/SSAW)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
Safeguard + AD 25.1% on Chinese SSAW; CBAM 2026.
United States
25%
Section 232 + AD on line pipe from many origins.
India (BCD)
10-15%

Worked landed-cost example

5,000 MT LSAW X70 24-inch pipe, FOB Nhava Sheva USD 1,350/MT, DAP construction yard Basra Iraq

FOBUSD 6,750,000
Freight + inlandUSD 550,000
DAPUSD 7,300,000
Iraq duty (project imports 0-5%)USD 0-365,000
Landed ≈ USD 7.3-7.67m at Basra. Project exemption certificates common.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · API 5L PSL 2 for high-pressure line pipe.
  • · DNV OS-F101 offshore pipeline standard.
  • · ISO 3183.
  • · CBAM iron and steel.
  • · MRC (Manufacturing Record Book) requirement for oil/gas projects.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · India (Welspun, Jindal)
  • · Japan
  • · South Korea
  • · Germany (Europipe)
  • · Italy (Tenaris)

Frequently asked questions

LSAW vs SSAW - which for pipeline?

LSAW (straight seam) is standard for gas transmission - lower defect risk in the weld. SSAW (spiral) is cheaper (USD 100-200/MT) and acceptable for water, low-pressure gas, structural piling. Same HS 7305 but end-use dictates specification and price.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Japan →
Consumption Tax (JCT) · 10% standard / 8% reduced (food, newspapers)
Import into South Korea →
VAT · 10%

Metals landed-cost pages: every destination market

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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