HS Code 7306Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73
10 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 26 in Chapter 73 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7306 is where welded steel pipes and other non-seamless tubes are classed. Use this page to choose the right six-digit code, then look up the trade records.
The WCO writes heading 7306 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 73that answer to “Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 10 six-digit codes, 730611 through 730690, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 6 of 26 in Chapter 73, Iron or steel articles, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7306
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 730611 | Steel; stainless; line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless) |
| 730619 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
| 730621 | Steel, stainless; casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas, n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless) |
| 730629 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
| 730630 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
| 730640 | Steel, stainless; tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
| 730650 | Steel, alloy; tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
| 730661 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
| 730669 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section) |
| 730690 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 |
What HS code 7306 covers
Heading 7306 holds welded steel pipes and other non-seamless tubes. It also takes hollow profiles, which are long hollow shapes such as square or rectangular sections. Cast iron is not part of it. The goods belong to Chapter 73, the chapter for iron or steel articles. Some buyers search for it as HSN code 7306.
The words "not seamless" are the key idea. A welded pipe is made by joining the edges of a strip or plate, and it belongs here. A seamless pipe is made as one piece with no joint, so it goes elsewhere.
Inside the heading, the codes split by use (oil and gas or general), by shape (circular or not) and by material (stainless, alloy or plain steel). The next sections walk through each split.
Line pipe and casing and tubing for oil and gas
Four codes are made for the oil and gas industry. They come in pairs, one for stainless steel and one for the rest. All of them are welded.
Line pipe carries oil or gas over long distances in a pipeline. Welded stainless line pipe goes under 730611.
Casing and tubing line a well and carry fluids during drilling. The stainless version is 730621. The version that is not stainless is 730629.
The test is the use of the pipe. If it is made for pipelines or for drilling, check these codes first. Only then look at the general codes for round or square pipe.
Circular vs square and rectangular hollow sections
Pipes that are not made for oil or gas are sorted by shape first, then by material.
Circular cross-section tubes have three welded codes. Stainless steel takes 730640. So 730640 is the usual answer for a round welded stainless steel tube.
This is the code people need for square steel tube or box section.
A shape that is neither round, square nor rectangular, such as an oval tube, goes under 730669. Anything not seamless that fits none of the codes above falls under 730690.
HS 7306 vs 7303, 7304, 7305 and 7307
Several nearby headings look alike. Check these before you settle on 7306.
Is the pipe made of cast iron? Then it goes to 7303. Is it seamless? Then it goes to 7304, even if it is made for oil and gas.
Then it goes to 7305. The exact diameter limit is written in the text of that heading.
Is the item a coupling, elbow or sleeve that joins pipes? That is a fitting, and it goes to 7307. Pieces cut and prepared for use in a building frame may fit 7308 instead.
If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
HS 7306 import and export records
A code tells you what a product is. Customs records tell you who moves it.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try it for welded steel pipes, line pipe, casing or hollow sections.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 73
- 7301Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from…2 codes
- 7302Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and…4 codes
- 7303Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron1 code
- 7304Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or…13 codes
- 7305Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or…7 codes
- 7307Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel10 codes
- 7308Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes…5 codes
- 7309Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding…1 code
- 7310Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material…3 codes
- 7311Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel1 code
- 7312Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or…2 codes
- 7313Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not…1 code
Who ships under 7306?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 10 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 7306: common questions
What is HS code 7306?
Cast iron is excluded.
What is the HS code for welded stainless steel pipe?
For a round welded stainless pipe, 730640 is the usual code. Line pipe and drilling casing have their own codes, 730611 and 730621.
What is the difference between HS 7304 and 7306?
The joint decides it. 7304 is for seamless tubes and pipes, while 7306 is for those that are not seamless, such as welded ones.
Which HS code covers large diameter welded pipe?
Heading 7305 covers round pipe that is not seamless and has a very wide outside diameter. Narrower round pipe stays in 7306.
What is the HS code for square or rectangular steel hollow sections?
Use 730661 for welded square or rectangular hollow sections. Other non-round shapes go to 730669.
What is the HS code for oil and gas casing and tubing?
Check 730621 if the welded casing is stainless, and 730629 if it is not. Seamless casing is classed in 7304 instead.
Who imports welded steel pipes under 7306?
Importer names appear in customs records filed under the HS code. Open the import data and buyer data pages to start your search.
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