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4.5-inch Stainless Steel Drill Pipe for Oil Rigs

This seamless stainless steel drill pipe has an outside diameter of 114.3 mm and wall thickness of 8 mm, designed specifically for oil and gas drilling operations. It falls under HTS 7304.22.0030 due to its seamless construction, stainless steel material, and dimensions suitable for drill pipe in drilling for oil or gas. The pipe features tool joints for connecting sections during rotary drilling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7304.29Lower: 50% vs 75%

If made of alloy steel other than stainless

Drill pipe of alloy steel (not stainless) shifts to 7304.29, same dimensions but different steel type.

7306.40.10Same rate: 75%

If imported as unfinished or rough-turned for further machining

Less finished seamless pipes may classify under 7306.40 as other seamless tubes, not specifically drill pipe.

8431.43Lower: 12.5% vs 75%

If imported assembled with drill bit or as part of a complete drilling tool

Assembled into drilling machinery parts under 8431.43, treated as parts of oil/gas drilling machines rather than standalone pipe.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify seamless manufacturing certification and provide mill test reports confirming stainless steel composition and wall thickness under 9.5 mm

• Include end-user declarations specifying oil/gas drilling use to avoid reclassification as general tubing