Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles, Circular Cross-Section (NES) (SITC 67915) totaled $28.8M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles, Circular Cross-Section (NES) paid $13.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 47.94% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles, Circular Cross-Section (NES) imports of $28.8M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCorrosion resistance and high-temperature performance make stainless steel seamless circular tubes a preferred input for chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and food-grade piping systems where weld integrity cannot be compromised. Because these products are not elsewhere specified (NES), classification hinges on alloy composition, dimensional tolerances, and end-use documentation — distinctions that directly affect Section 232 tariff exposure. Importers should confirm whether the specific grade (e.g., 304, 316, duplex) aligns with the applicable HTS subheading, as misclassification between stainless and other alloy seamless tube categories is a common audit trigger.
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'Not elsewhere specified' means these tubes do not meet the dimensional or compositional criteria of more specific subheadings (such as those for oil-country tubular goods or line pipe). Importers must confirm that the product's outer diameter, wall thickness, and alloy grade do not place it under a more specific provision before defaulting to the NES category.
Yes, stainless steel seamless tubes generally fall within the scope of Section 232 steel tariffs. Certain country-specific exclusions or product exclusions may apply, but importers should verify current exclusion status with a licensed customs broker before entry, as the list of approved exclusions changes periodically.
Basic heading 194 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 67915 · $28.8M of $27.0B
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$28.8MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $338.5M of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles, Circular Cross-Section (NES) and exported $152.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Japan together supply 40% of it.
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