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ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL›Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seam or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
1 rule
ERGA OMNES
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81 docs
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty0%-R1789/03
ERGA OMNESLow-value consignment customs duty3 EUR-R0382/26
ERGA OMNESSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms0%2 condition(s)R2658/87
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. IS, NO, LI)Additional duties50%-R1457/26
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CN 0%CO 0%DOEd-D /L-SEH 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EEA 0%EG 0%ESA 0%EU 0%EU 0%EU 0%EU 0%EU 0%EU 0%EU 0%EU 0%FJ 0%FTAs 0%GB 0%GB 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%IN 0%IN 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SG 0%TN 0%TR 0%TR 0%TW 0%US 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%
Notes
TM01066
An ‘item’ is determined by the product's tariff classification, not by the number of physical pieces. Commission examples: 5 identical T-shirts = €3 (1 item); a T-shirt and a watch = €6 (2 items). The measure covers distance sales in consignments valued up to €150. The Commission states an exception for goods covered by preferential agreements or customs union measures when VAT was not collected through IOSS and the goods are declared in H1. European Commission guidance (08 Jun 2026, updated 20 Jul 2026)
Tariff data footnote textFrom 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where:(a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or(b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.
TM510
1. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 22 10, 8903 23 10, 8903 32 10, 8903 33 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003
According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
TM904
Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “2000”.
CD303
The relief from or the reduction of customs duties shall be subject to a specific request expressed by the declarant in Data Element 12 04 000 000 of the UCC [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (Annex B)] (former box 44 of the Single Administrative Document (SAD) "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations").
CD906
The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD01100
For the purposes of this Regulation, the origin of goods shall be determined in accordance with the rules on non-preferential origin as referred to in Title II, Chapter 2, Section 1 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, until rules on preferential origin as referred to in Article 64(2) or (3) of that Regulation have been adopted.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

PLgold5-000634

Steel downpipe with lock seam

steelGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold063/24-1

Tantalum-clad steel pipes with flanges

steelGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
HRsilver025-0083

Non-alloy steel flue pipe with seam

steelGRI 1GRI 6
CZgold00-04/01

Stainless steel U-shaped tube for heat exchanger

stainless steelGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold713/24-1

Stainless steel drain elbow pipe

stainless steelGRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of other welded tubes - CN 730690

CN code 730690 covers other welded, riveted or similarly closed steel tubes not under 730611-730669. This residual subheading covers tubes joined by methods other than typical welding - riveted, lock-seam and mechanically closed tubes. Used in ventilation, HVAC, flue gas ducting and low-budget installations. Produced from galvanised or ungalvanised steel.

Import requirements for tubes CN 730690

Importing under CN 730690 follows Union Customs Code. May be subject to PED or CPR depending on application. Documents: commercial invoice, material certificate, transport documents, certificate of origin. From 1 January 2026, CBAM may apply. Ventilation ducts are subject to building fire safety regulations.

Trade measures for tubes CN 730690

Tubes under 730690 subject to safeguard TRQ with 25% additional duty. AD possible from China. Imports from Russia/Belarus sanctioned. Diverse value and application products. Total costs: MFN, AD, safeguard, CBAM, VAT. TARIC for rates.

Technical standards and certification for other welded steel tubes

Products classified under CN code 7306 90 (other welded steel tubes) must comply with applicable EU technical standards. Depending on their intended use, these may include harmonised EN standards for construction products (CPR Regulation 305/2011), the Machinery Directive or the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Construction products require CE marking and a Declaration of Performance (DoP). Customs authorities verify compliance with technical requirements during clearance and may withhold release of goods where required documentation or certificates are missing.

Frequently asked questions

What tubes does CN 730690 cover?
Residual subheading covering tubes joined by non-typical methods - riveted, lock-seam and mechanically closed. Used in ventilation, HVAC and flue ducting. Classification requires ruling out subheadings 730611-730669.
Are ventilation ducts subject to CBAM?
From 1 January 2026, CBAM enters full operation. Tubes under Chapter 73 may be subject to CBAM. Verify scope for 730690 and comply if covered.
What standards apply to ventilation ducts under CN 730690?
Ventilation ducts under EN 1505 and EN 1506 plus building fire safety requirements. Galvanised ducts must comply with REACH. Material certificate EN 10204 may be required. Pressure installation products fall under PED.
Are other welded steel tubes under CN 7306 90 subject to anti-dumping duties?
The applicability of anti-dumping duties for CN code 7306 90 depends on current EU regulations and the country of origin. Anti-dumping duties are imposed on specific products from designated countries. The current status can be verified in the.

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