6-5/8 inch Heavy Weight Drill Pipe from Japan
Seamless stainless steel heavy weight drill pipe with 6-5/8 inch (168.3 mm OD) diameter, optimized for transition zones in oil/gas drilling strings to reduce fatigue. It includes upset ends for welding tool joints and hardbanding for wear resistance. This product is under HTS 7304.22.00.60 as stainless steel seamless drill pipe exceeding 168.3 mm OD.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed dimensional specs and hydrostatic test reports to prove OD >168.3 mm and seamless integrity
• Label clearly as 'drill pipe for oil/gas' to avoid reclassification; provide end-user affidavits if requested
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on stainless steel products from certain origins; check Commerce scope rulings