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U.S. imports of stainless steel threaded pipe elbows, bends & sleeves (HS 730722) totaled $7.6M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Stainless Steel Threaded Pipe Elbows, Bends & Sleeves paid $4.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 57% on $7.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThreaded stainless steel elbows, bends, and couplings (sleeves) connect pipe runs in corrosion-sensitive systems — including food processing, marine, and pharmaceutical installations — where disassembly for cleaning or maintenance is required. The US schedule separates sleeves/couplings (7307221000) from elbows and bends (7307225000), reflecting different end-use demand patterns and historical trade-remedy exposure. China is the leading supplier, with Taiwan and South Korea also significant. Importers should be aware that stainless steel pipe fittings from China have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders, making scope review a mandatory pre-entry step.
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Yes — stainless steel butt-weld and certain threaded pipe fittings from China have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Importers must check the current scope of applicable orders with the Department of Commerce and confirm with a licensed customs broker, as scope language and cash deposit rates are updated through administrative reviews.
A sleeve or coupling (7307221000) is a straight cylindrical fitting used to join two pipe ends in line, while an elbow or bend (7307225000) changes the direction of flow at a defined angle (typically 45° or 90°). The distinction is based on geometry and function; manufacturer product specifications or catalog descriptions are the standard supporting documentation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $456K | $4.7M | +$4.2M |
| JAPAN | $85K | $4.6M | +$4.5M |
| CHINA | $1.9M | $2.8M | +$896K |
| CANADA | $149K | $3.9M | +$3.8M |
| NETHERLANDS | $13K | $3.5M | +$3.5M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7307225000 | STAINLESS STEEL PIPE ELBOWS AND BENDS | $4.4M | 58.65% | $2.5M |
| 7307221000 | STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVES (PIPE COUPLINGS) | $3.2M | 53.56% | $1.6M |
STAINLESS STEEL PIPE ELBOWS AND BENDS
STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVES (PIPE COUPLINGS)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7307221000 | STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVES (PIPE COUPLINGS) | $23.3M |
| 7307225000 | STAINLESS STEEL PIPE ELBOWS AND BENDS | $15.4M |
STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVES (PIPE COUPLINGS)
113.0K kg
STAINLESS STEEL PIPE ELBOWS AND BENDS
103.9K kg
ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL NESOI
HS 732690
STRUCTURES AND PARTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 730890
THREADED SCREWS AND BOLTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 731815
COOKING APPLIANCES ETC FOR GAS FUEL, IRON OR STEEL
HS 732111
NUTS OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 731816
TABLE, KITCHEN ETC ARTICLES & PTS, STAINLESS STEEL
HS 732393
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $502K | $25.1M | +$24.6M |
| Texas | $2.6M | $2.6M | +$64K |
| California | $658K | $3.0M | +$2.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $449K | $9.8M | +$9.4M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $199K | $7.0M | +$6.8M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $238K | $5.8M | +$5.5M |