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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of stainless steel seamless tubes, pipes & hollow profiles, circular cross-section (nes) (SITC 67915) totaled $27.6M in July 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles, Circular Cross-Section (NES) paid $13.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 51% on $26.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Stainless Steel Seamless Tubes, Pipes & Hollow Profiles, Circular Cross-Section (NES) imports of $27.6M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.4M.
Basic heading 201 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 67915 · $27.6M of $26.7B
Corrosion 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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678 shipments/mo
'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.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Japan and China together supply 47% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$14.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.