API 5CT L80 Stainless Steel Oil Well Casing

Seamless stainless steel casing pipe meeting API 5CT L80 specifications, with threaded ends and coupled connections, outside diameter of 4.5 inches (114.3 mm), and wall thickness of 8 mm. Designed for oil and gas drilling to line the borehole and protect well integrity. Falls under HTS 7304.24.30.10 due to its seamless construction, stainless steel material, threaded/coupled casing form, OD <215.9 mm, and wall thickness <12.7 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 made of alloy steel rather than stainless steel

Non-stainless alloy steel casing with same dimensions falls under 7304.29, as stainless steel is specifically distinguished in the tariff.

7306.40.10Same rate: 35%

If imported as unfinished tube stock without threading or couplings

Unthreaded seamless stainless tubes not specifically for oil/gas drilling are classified under Chapter 73 headings for other seamless tubes.

7304.24Same rate: 35%

If outside diameter is 215.9 mm or greater

Casing dimensionally identical but with larger OD exceeds the <215.9 mm threshold, moving to the next statistical suffix.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain API 5CT certification documentation to verify specifications and ensure compliance with drilling standards

Provide mill test certificates confirming seamless construction, stainless steel grade, exact OD/wall thickness measurements

Avoid misclassification as drill pipe by confirming primary use as protective borehole lining rather than rotation in drilling