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ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL›Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel
Butt welding fittings
Classification of butt welding fittings - CN 730723
CN code 730723 covers pipe fittings of steel for butt welding. These are elbows, tees, reducers, caps and other connecting elements whose ends are prepared with bevels for butt welding to pipes or other fittings. Used in pressure installations in chemical, petrochemical, power and heating industries requiring full-strength welded joints. Manufactured by hot pressing or drawing from seamless or welded steel tubes in carbon steel (P235GH, P265GH, 16Mo3) or stainless (304L, 316L) per EN 10253 (parts 1-4) or ASME B16.9. Diameters from 21 mm to over 600 mm. Classification requires butt welding purpose - threaded fittings are classified under 730722.
Import requirements and PED for fittings CN 730723
Importing under CN 730723 follows Union Customs Code. Pressure fittings under PED 2014/68/EU with CE marking, declaration of conformity and conformity assessment with notified body for higher pressure categories. EN 10253 (parts 1-4) specifies dimensional and material requirements. Documents: commercial invoice with specification (type, diameter, wall thickness, steel grade, standard, pressure class), material certificate EN 10204 type 3.1, NDT reports (UT), transport documents and certificate of origin. From 1 January 2026, CBAM may apply.
Trade measures for butt weld fittings CN 730723
Fittings under 730723 subject to EU safeguard TRQ with 25% additional duty. AD duties from China and India possible - check TARIC. Imports from Russia/Belarus sanctioned. Butt weld fittings are moderate unit-value products with high volumes in pipeline projects. Major suppliers: China, India, Korea, Italy, Germany. Total costs: MFN, AD, safeguard, CBAM, VAT. Current rates in TARIC.
Customs classification of butt welding fittings of steel (CN 7307 23)
CN code 7307 23 of the Combined Nomenclature covers butt welding fittings of steel within Chapter 73, which deals with articles of iron or steel. Classification in this chapter is based on the type of article, its intended use, manufacturing method (casting, forging, welding, stamping) and base material (cast iron, non-alloy steel, stainless steel or alloy steel). Correct classification requires analysis of technical documentation. Where classification is uncertain, importers can obtain Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from customs authorities, valid for three years throughout the EU.
Frequently asked questions
What are butt welding fittings?
Pipe fittings (elbows, tees, reducers, caps) with bevelled ends prepared for butt welding to pipes. They provide full-strength welded connections. Used in pressure installations. Manufactured from seamless or welded tubes per EN 10253 or ASME B16.9.
What standards apply to butt welding fittings?
Fittings under EN 10253 (parts 1-4): part 1 non-alloy steel with specific inspection, part 2 non-alloy and ferritic without inspection, parts 3-4 austenitic and alloy. US equivalent is ASME B16.9. Material certificate EN 10204 type 3.1 mandatory. CE marking under PED required.
Are butt weld fittings subject to CBAM?
From 1 January 2026, CBAM enters full operation. Steel fittings under Chapter 73 may be subject to CBAM per Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2023/956. Verify scope for 730723 and comply with registration and reporting if covered.
What is the EU duty rate for CN code 7307 23 in 2026?
The duty rate for CN code 7307 23 (butt welding fittings of steel) is set in the TARIC tariff and depends on the country of origin. Preferential rates may apply under EU trade agreements. The current rate can be checked in the European Commission's.
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