Threaded J-55 Casing for Shallow Gas Wells from Germany
Seamless J-55 grade nonalloy steel casing with round thread and coupling (RTC), 3-1/2 inch OD, 11 mm wall thickness, suited for shallow gas well drilling. It meets HTS 7304.29.10.10 criteria for seamless, threaded oil/gas casing under 215.9 mm OD and <12.7 mm wall.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm collapse and burst pressure ratings in documentation to prove drilling end-use
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'general steel tube'; specify 'casing for oil/gas drilling'
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with API steel products for accurate entry filing