Product classification
HS code for Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes: 7304.41
Steel, stainless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Classification of cold-drawn stainless steel tubes under HS 7304.41
The classification for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes is HS code 7304.41. This classification is part of the broader Heading 7304, which covers seamless tubes and pipes of iron or steel. To fall under 7304.41, the product must first meet the definition of "stainless steel" provided in Note 1(e) to Chapter 72, which requires a chromium content of 10.5% or more by weight and a maximum carbon content of 1.2%. Secondly, the tube must be seamless, meaning it is not formed by welding or joining edges. Thirdly, the tube must have been cold-drawn or cold-rolled. Cold-drawing involves pulling the steel through a die at room temperature, which enhances the mechanical properties, increases tensile strength, and provides a high-quality surface finish. This code is specific to tubes and pipes of circular cross-section. The distinction between cold-drawn and hot-finished is vital; hot-finished stainless steel tubes are classified under 7304.49. Importers and exporters must provide mill test reports to verify the chemical composition (to prove it is stainless) and the manufacturing method (to prove it is seamless and cold-drawn) to ensure correct classification. This code is widely used for high-precision tubing in the medical, aerospace, and chemical processing industries where the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and the precision of cold-drawing are required.
- Covers
- Seamless cold-drawn stainless steel tubing
- Cold-finished stainless steel instrumentation pipes
- High-precision stainless steel tubes for medical devices
- Seamless stainless steel hydraulic lines (cold-drawn)
- Cold-rolled stainless steel circular pipes
- Also under 7304.41
- Sandvik stainless precision tubes
- Outokumpu cold-drawn stainless pipes
- ThyssenKrupp stainless steel tubing
- Sumitomo Metal Industries cold-rolled stainless pipes
Codes often confused with 7304.41
Common mistake. The most frequent error is using 7304.49, which is for hot-finished seamless stainless tubes. Another common mistake is classifying welded stainless steel tubes under this code; welded versions belong in 7306.40. Additionally, tubes made of other alloy steels (not stainless) should be classified under 7304.51.
Top exporters and importers of HS 730441 (the code used for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 730441 (the code used for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 730441, not only cold-drawn stainless steel tubes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $975M 31% of world exports
- 2 Japan $332M 11% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $297M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $302M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $267M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $173M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes
Brazil splits HS 7304.41 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7304.41.10Stainless capillary tubes, OD 3 mm, ID 0.2 mm max
- 7304.41.90Other cold-drawn/rolled seamless stainless tubes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about cold-drawn stainless steel tubes
What is the HS code for Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes?
The HS code for Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes is 730441 (Steel, stainless; cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section). The HS code for seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled stainless steel tubes of circular cross-section is 7304.41.
How do I classify Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes for customs?
Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes is classified under HS code 730441 — Steel, stainless; cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7304.41 and 7304.49?
7304.41 is specifically for tubes that have been cold-drawn or cold-rolled, while 7304.49 is for those that are hot-finished or otherwise processed.
Which countries are the top exporters of cold-drawn stainless steel tubes (HS 730441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 730441 (the code used for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($975M, 31% of world exports), Japan ($332M) and Czechia ($297M). World exports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cold-drawn stainless steel tubes (HS 730441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 730441 (the code used for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($302M, 11% of world imports), China ($267M) and Germany ($173M). World imports came to about $2.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 730441 for Cold-drawn stainless steel tubes is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 730441 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cold-drawn stainless steel tubes depends on the product's details: 7304.41.10 (Stainless capillary tubes, OD 3 mm, ID 0.2 mm max), 7304.41.90 (Other cold-drawn/rolled seamless stainless tubes).