# Customs tariff code 7305.12: Other, longitudinally welded

> Customs tariff code 7305.12 covers Other, longitudinally welded. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/730512
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 7305.12
- Third-country duty: 0 %
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL
  - 7305 Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, the external diameter of which exceeds 406,4 mm, of iron or steel
    - 7305.12 Other, longitudinally welded

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | Rate | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| EEA - European Economic Area | 0 % | Tariff preference |

## Compliance regimes

- CBAM: in scope (Iron and steel)
- Trade defence: Countries subject to safeguard measures 25 % (all other companies)
- Trade defence: Saudi Arabia 25 % (all other companies)
- Trade defence: ERGA OMNES 50 % (all other companies)

## Notes that govern this classification

### Pos. 7305

Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7304 gelten sinngemäß.

### Pos. 7305

Zu Unterpositionen 7305 11, 7305 12, 7305 19 und 7305 20: Die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen 7304 11, 7304 19, 7304 22, 7304 23, 7304 24 und 7304 29 gelten sinngemäß für diese Unterpositionen. Zu Unterposition 7305 12: Diese Unterposition umfasst hauptsächlich Rohre, die aus aufgerollten Stahlbändern auf einer Rollenstraße kontinuierlich geformt und durch elektrisches Widerstands- oder Induktionsschweißen ohne Metallzusatz erzeugt werden. Nach dem Schweißen befindet sich kein Metallwulst auf der Außenseite des fertigen Rohres.

### Kapitel 73

1. Als „Gusseisen" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten durch Gießen hergestellte Erzeugnisse, deren chemische Zusammensetzung nicht der für Stahl nach Anmerkung 1 d) zu Kapitel 72 entspricht und in denen Eisen gegenüber jedem anderen Element gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht (RV E7301000). 2. Als „Draht" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten warm- oder kalthergestellte Erzeugnisse mit beliebiger Form des Querschnitts, dessen größte Abmessung 16 mm oder weniger beträgt (RV E7302000).

### Abschnitt XV

1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …

## Subdivisions of this code

- 7305.12.00.00.0 Rohre von der für Öl- oder Gasfernleitungen verwendeten Art (line pipe), anders längsnahtgeschweißt

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 7305.12 cover?

Code 7305.12 covers Other, longitudinally welded. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 7305.12?

The third-country duty rate for 7305.12 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

### What is the HS code for 7305.12?

The first six digits form the HS code: 730512. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 7305.12 have?

7305.12 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 7305.12 sit in the tariff?

7305.12 sits in this hierarchy: 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL > 7305 Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, the external diameter of which exceeds 406,4 mm, of iron or steel. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 7305.12?

The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7305.12. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.

### What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

### Is 7305.12 covered by CBAM?

Yes. 7305.12 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.

### Is there an anti-dumping duty on 7305.12?

Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7305.12, covering origin Countries subject to safeguard measures, Saudi Arabia, ERGA OMNES. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.

### Does customs tariff code 7305.12 change?

7305.12 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/730512.