Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings

HS v2022 Code: 730723

About steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings

HS code 730723 covers the trade of stainless steel tube or pipe fittings, specifically those used for butt welding. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential components for a wide range of applications, from industrial piping systems to high-end plumbing fixtures. The global demand for these specialized fittings continues to grow, driven by factors such as infrastructure development, the rise of renewable energy projects, and the increasing adoption of stainless steel in various industries.

Production process

The production of stainless steel tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings (730723) typically involves a multi-step process. First, stainless steel raw materials are sourced and prepared. These materials are then shaped and formed into the desired fitting shapes, often using advanced metalworking techniques such as stamping, forging, or casting. The fittings are then subjected to precision machining and finishing processes to ensure tight tolerances and a high-quality surface finish. Finally, the fittings may undergo additional treatments, such as heat treatment or surface coating, to enhance their durability and corrosion resistance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of stainless steel tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings (730723) include high-quality stainless steel raw materials, specialized metalworking machinery and tools, and skilled labor. Stainless steel grades, such as 72241100 Stainless steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils and 72251900 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, not further worked than hot-rolled, are commonly used as the primary raw materials. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as CNC lathes, welding machines, and finishing tools, to ensure the precision and quality of the final products.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the stainless steel tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings (730723) industry are the specialized fittings themselves, which are then consumed by a variety of other industries and applications. These fittings are commonly used in the construction of 84212300 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: oil or petrol-filters for internal combustion engines, 84212900 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: other, and 84213100 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases: intake air filters for internal combustion engines. Additionally, these fittings are essential components in the production of 84212100 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: for water, 84213900 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases: other, and various other industrial and commercial piping systems.

Revisions to 730723

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 730723. The most recent 1 version of this code (730723) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 730723.

Family tree for steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/73'>73: Iron or steel articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7307'>7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730723'>730723: Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730711'>730711: Cast iron; cast fittings, of non-malleable cast iron</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730719'>730719: Iron or steel; cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730721'>730721: Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730722'>730722: Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730729'>730729: Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.2</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730791'>730791: Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, flanges, other than stainless steel</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730792'>730792: Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730793'>730793: Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730799'>730799: Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.9, other than stainless steel</a>"]

    

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