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Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel 16 inch Production Casing

Seamless Duplex UNS S32205 (2205) stainless steel casing pipe, 16-inch (406.4 mm) OD with 19.05 mm wall thickness for deepwater production wells. Offers superior corrosion fatigue resistance. Meets HTS 7304.24.40.60 criteria for heavy-wall stainless drill casing.

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.

7304.23Lower: 50% vs 75%

If of iron or non-alloy steel construction

Standard carbon steel casing classifies under 7304.23 rather than stainless steel provisions.

7304.24Same rate: 75%

If outside diameter not exceeding 285.8 mm

Smaller OD stainless casing falls in 7304.24.20 series despite identical wall thickness.

7306.50.10.00Same rate: 75%

If imported in screw-threaded lengths exceeding 3 meters

Heavy-walled stainless tubes primarily for screw-threading applications may classify under other hollow profiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide Positive Material Identification (PMI) test results verifying duplex stainless composition

• Hydrostatic test pressure must be documented at 90% of minimum yield strength per API specs

• Markings must include API grade, OD, weight, and grade (22Cr) per API 5CT requirements