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SIMA Feature:
Updated HTS Product Codes for SIMA
Following the changes made to Harmonized Tariff codes effective February 2026 and published by the US International Trade commission, SIMA added the two changed codes for carbon and alloy mechanical pipe to the licensing application. The list of codes required has been adjusted. The two new codes are:
- 7306301010: Other tubes of iron or steel, welded, of circular cross section, having a wall thickness of less than 1.65 mm, and internally coated with a non-electrically insulating material, suitable for use as electrical conduit.
- 7306301090: Other tubes of iron or steel, welded, of circular cross section, having a wall thickness of less than 1.65 mm, Other.
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