HS Code:
Tapered steel pipes and tubes principally used as parts of illuminating articles (HS Code: 7306.30) are specialized steel components designed for use in lighting fixtures, such as street lamps, decorative lighting, and industrial illuminating equipment. These products are typically manufactured with precise tapering to meet aesthetic and functional requirements of lighting structures. They are critical in ensuring structural stability and design flexibility in illumination systems. This category falls under the broader classification of iron or steel tubes and pipes, and their trade is influenced by global demand for infrastructure development, urbanization, and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions
Increased need for tapered steel pipes in LED street lighting and smart city projects has boosted trade volume by approximately 8% annually.
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable manufacturing
Manufacturers adopting greener production processes are gaining competitive advantage, though costs may rise by 5-10% in the short term.
2022
Urbanization in emerging economies
Rapid urban development in Asia and Africa has driven a 15% surge in demand for lighting infrastructure components.
2020-2022
The European Union introduced provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 8% to 12% on Chinese tapered steel pipes to curb unfair pricing practices.
March 2023
This is likely to reduce Chinese exports to the EU by 20%, redirecting trade flows to other regions like Southeast Asia.
The US government's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill includes significant funding for smart lighting projects, increasing demand for tapered steel components.
November 2021
US imports of these products are expected to rise by 10-15% over the next five years.
India's 'Make in India' initiative has led to higher tariffs and incentives for domestic production of steel components for lighting.
January 2022
This has reduced imports by 5% while boosting local production capacity by 12%.