API 5CT L-80 Threaded Casing Pipe from China

Seamless threaded steel casing pipe made from L-80 grade nonalloy steel, with an outside diameter of 4.5 inches and wall thickness of 10 mm, designed for oil and gas well drilling. It falls under HTS 7304.29.10.10 due to its seamless construction, threaded ends, small diameter under 215.9 mm, and thin wall under 12.7 mm, used specifically as casing in drilling operations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test certificates (MTC) to confirm seamless construction and grade compliance

Include detailed specifications on OD, wall thickness, and threading to avoid misclassification as larger diameter or thicker wall products

Check for country-of-origin rules; anti-dumping duties may apply to certain steel pipe imports from specific countries