API 5CT L-80 Type 9 Casing Pipe
Seamless L-80 Type 9 casing pipe made from nonalloy steel, threaded and coupled, with an outside diameter of 177.8 mm and wall thickness of 14.2 mm, designed for oil and gas well drilling. It falls under HTS 7304.29.10.20 due to its seamless construction, nonalloy steel material, specific diameter less than 215.9 mm, and thick wall exceeding 12.7 mm for high-pressure environments. This classification ensures accurate duty assessment for drilling casings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outside diameter 215.9 mm to 285.8 mm
Casing with larger OD shifts to different statistical suffix within the same casing category for size-based reporting.
If used as line pipe rather than drilling casing
Line pipe for oil/gas transport (not drilling) falls under Chapter 73 heading 7306, based on end use distinction.
If made of alloy steel
Alloy steel composition (e.g., chrome-moly) changes heading from nonalloy to alloy steel casings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify API 5CT certification and mill test reports (MTRs) to confirm seamless nonalloy steel composition and dimensions
• Ensure threading/coupling matches casing standards to avoid reclassification as unfinished pipes
• Common pitfall: incorrect wall thickness measurement leading to wrong subheading
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