HS Code 7304.59 : Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, other is 7304.59. Under the 2026 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [USITC HTS 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Heading 7304
Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel
Subheading .59
.59
Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
United States (USITC HTS 2026)
7304.59
MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
TRACK THIS HS CODE
Get Real-Time Tariff & Trade Remedy Change Alerts for HS 7304.59
Receive an automated email notification whenever USITC or CBP publishes duty rate adjustments or customs notices for 7304.59.
MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)
China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
25% Additional Duty (Proclamation 9704)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
EU CBAM Covered Sector
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | Free | Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| KR | U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) | Free | Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin. |
| AU | U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement | Free | Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA. |
| A / D | GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) | Free | 35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other
MODULE 11: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings
No ruling cached for HS 7304.59.
Query the live U.S. Customs and Border Protection e-Rulings database:
Search Live CBP CROSS Database for 7304.59 →US National HTS Tariff Lines (7304.59)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7304.59 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 7304.59.10.00 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Suitable for use in the manufacture of ball or roller bearings | Free | Free | 34% | kg |
| 7304.59.20 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters | Free | Free | 35% | — |
| 7304.59.20.30 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Of heat-resisting steel | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.20.40 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Other, Having an outside diameter less than |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.20.45 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.20.55 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.20.60 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.20.70 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.20.80 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Suitable for use in boilers, superheaters, heat exchangers, condensers, refining furnaces and feedwater heaters, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.60.00 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Of heat-resisting steel | Free | Free | 36% | kg |
| 7304.59.80 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other | Free | Free | 35% | — |
| 7304.59.80.10 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter less than |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.15 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.20 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.25 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.30 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.35 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.40 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.45 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.50 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.55 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter of |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.60 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.65 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.70 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7304.59.80.80 | Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other, Other, Other, Other, Having an outside diameter exceeding |
Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7304.11 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.11 → |
| 7304.19 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.19 → |
| 7304.22 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.22 → |
| 7304.23 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.23 → |
| 7304.24 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.24 → |
| 7304.29 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.29 → |
| 7304.31 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.31 → |
| 7304.39 | Subheading under Heading 7304 | Compare Subheading 7304.39 → |
MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)
U.S. Census NAICS Code
U.S. Census Schedule B (Exports)
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 73 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (7304.59) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 7304.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other is classified under HS 7304.59 (Heading 7304, Chapter 73). The representative US MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 7304.59 distinguished within Heading 7304 (Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel)?
Heading 7304 covers Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel. Subheading 7304.59 specifically isolates Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 7304.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 7304.59?
Related subheadings under Heading 7304 include 7304.11, 7304.19, 7304.22, 7304.23, 7304.24, 7304.29, 7304.31, 7304.39. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 7304.59 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other?
Commercial shipments of Other, of circular cross section, of other alloy steel, Other with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 7304.59?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
Are Section 232 tariffs applicable to steel/aluminum imports under HS 7304.59?
Yes. Products in Chapter 73 are subject to Presidential Section 232 trade remedies (Proclamation 9704). Steel articles generally incur an additional 25% ad valorem duty unless covered by an official Commerce Department exclusion or tariff-rate quota (TRQ).
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 7304.59?
HS 7304.59 maps to NAICS code 331210 (Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 7304.59?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 7304.59?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 7304.59?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 7304.59?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 7304.59?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.