10-3/4 inch OD API 5CT J55 Casing Pipe
Seamless steel casing pipe with 10.75 inch (273 mm) outside diameter, threaded ends, J55 grade nonalloy steel, and wall thickness of 10.54 mm, used for oil and gas well lining. Classified under 7304.29.10.30 due to its seamless construction, iron/nonalloy steel material, threaded/coupled connections, OD between 215.9-285.8 mm, and wall thickness under 12.7 mm. Essential for stabilizing borehole walls during drilling operations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wall thickness 12.7 mm or greater
Thicker-walled casing shifts to subheading for structural strength in deeper wells, changing duty rate.
If welded rather than seamless
Welded casing, even with identical specs, falls under Chapter 73 welded tubes heading.
If alloy steel construction
Alloy steel versions (e.g., higher Cr/Mo content) classified separately from nonalloy steel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test reports (MTRs) confirming seamless production, grade J55, exact OD/wall specs to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper documentation of threaded/coupled ends and nonalloy steel composition; common pitfall is misstating wall thickness leading to duty shifts
• Comply with API standards and US oilfield regulations; label with heat number for traceability
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