9-5/8 inch 40 lb/ft L-80 13Cr Stainless Steel Casing

Seamless stainless steel oil well casing pipe with 9-5/8 inch outside diameter, 40 lb/ft weight, L-80 grade with 13% chromium for corrosion resistance in sour gas environments. Threaded and coupled ends for secure connections in drilling operations. Classifies under 7304.24.30.45 due to its stainless steel composition, seamless construction, and specified diameter range for oil/gas drilling casing.

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 carbon or alloy steel instead of stainless

Non-stainless steel casing falls under 7304.29, same form and diameter but different base material.

7304.24.60.30Same rate: 35%

If outside diameter exceeds 406.4 mm

Larger diameter casing shifts to 7304.24.60 subheading while remaining stainless threaded casing.

7306.40.10.10Same rate: 35%

If imported as unfinished threading or couplings separate

Unthreaded or uncoupled pipes classify under Chapter 73 hollow profiles rather than finished drill casing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5CT certification and exact grade (e.g

L-80 13Cr) matches invoice to avoid reclassification

Include mill test certificates (MTC) showing stainless steel chemistry and seamless process

Confirm outside diameter measurement between 285.8-406.4mm; slight deviations may shift to adjacent subheadings