API 5CT L-80 Alloy Steel Drill Pipe

Seamless alloy steel drill pipe conforming to API 5CT L-80 specifications, with outside diameter of 127 mm and wall thickness of 12.7 mm, used for oil and gas drilling operations. Classified under HTS 7304.23.60.45 due to its seamless construction, alloy steel composition, drill pipe function, OD ≤168.3 mm, and wall thickness >9.5 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7304.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If outside diameter exceeds 168.3 mm

Drill pipe with larger OD moves to the 7304.29 category for bigger diameter alloy steel drill pipe.

7306.50.50Same rate: 35%

If not specifically designed for drilling operations

Seamless alloy steel tubes not meeting drill pipe specs classified as other seamless pipes under Chapter 73 heading 7306.

7304.23Same rate: 35%

If wall thickness ≤9.5 mm

Same drill pipe specs but thinner walls fall into the adjacent subheading for wall thickness not exceeding 9.5 mm.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide API 5CT certification and material test certificates (MTC) confirming alloy steel composition and mechanical properties

Wall thickness must be precisely measured and documented; customs may require ultrasonic testing verification

Include end-user declaration specifying oil/gas drilling application to avoid reclassification as general tubing

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