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73062900
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
DEF_SAVG
Docs required
33 docs
L139L143Y824Y859Y878Y128+27
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
DEF_SAVG (excl. AE, BR, EG, ID, ZA, MK, TN, VN, MD)Additional duties (safeguard)25%-R0159/19
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CN 0%CO 0%DEF_SAVG 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GB 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%IN 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%KR 0%LB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%TN 0%TR 0%TW 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%XS 0%
Notes
TM5101. 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 91 10; 8903 92 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.
EU003According 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.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences 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 “EH”.
CD906The 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
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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 casing - CN 730629

CN code 730629 covers other welded casing and tubing pipes of steel (other than stainless) up to 406.4 mm diameter. These are carbon or low-alloy steel pipes produced by ERW welding for wellbore installation. Produced in grades J55, K55, N80, L80 and P110 per API 5CT. Casing diameters 114 mm to 406 mm, tubing 60 mm to 114 mm. Classification requires welding, non-stainless steel and casing/tubing purpose.

Import requirements for welded casing CN 730629

Importing under CN 730629 follows Union Customs Code and API 5CT or ISO 11960 requirements. Required documents include commercial invoice, material certificate, weld inspection reports (full-length UT) and hydrostatic reports, transport documents and certificate of origin. From 1 January 2026, imports may be subject to CBAM. Sour service pipes require ISO 15156. Welded casing is not subject to PED as mining equipment.

Trade measures for welded casing CN 730629

Pipes under CN 730629 are subject to EU safeguard measures with 25% additional duty. AD duties may apply to pipes from China, India or Turkey. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Welded ERW casing is a cost-effective alternative to seamless. Major suppliers include China, India, Korea and EU. Total costs: MFN duty, AD, safeguard, CBAM, VAT. Current rates in TARIC.

Importing other welded casing and tubing into the EU - procedure

The import procedure for other welded casing and tubing (CN code 7306 29) into the European Union requires filing a customs declaration in the national import system. Essential documents include a commercial invoice, transport document, certificate of origin (for preferential tariff rates) and quality certificates confirming compliance with EN standards. Steel articles may be subject to EU safeguard measures and anti-dumping duties depending on the country of origin. The standard duty rate ranges from 0% to 3.7% depending on the specific TARIC subheading. Import VAT is charged on the customs.

Frequently asked questions

How do welded casing (730629) differ from stainless (730621)?
730629 covers carbon/low-alloy steel welded casing up to 406 mm, 730621 covers stainless steel. The distinguishing criterion is material type. Stainless is used in corrosive environments, carbon steel in standard conditions.
What steel grades are used in welded casing?
Welded casing is produced in grades J55, K55, N80, L80 and P110 per API 5CT. Grades vary in strength and corrosion resistance. For sour service, grade L80 with controlled hardness is used. Material certificate confirms grade and properties.
Is welded casing subject to CBAM?
From 1 January 2026, CBAM enters full operation. Welded pipes under Chapter 73 may be subject to CBAM. Importers should verify scope for 730629 and comply if covered.
What documents are needed to import other welded casing and tubing (CN 7306 29)?
To import goods under CN code 7306 29, the following documents are required: commercial invoice, transport document (CMR/B/L), certificate of origin (EUR.1 or invoice declaration for preferences), quality or mill certificate, and a customs.

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