API 5CT J55 Casing Pipe 9-5/8 Inch 43 ppf
Seamless steel casing pipe made of J55 grade nonalloy steel, with 9-5/8 inch outside diameter (244.5 mm), 43 pounds per foot weight, and wall thickness of 14.0 mm. Used to line oil and gas wells during drilling, threaded and coupled for secure connections. Falls under HTS 7304.29.1040 due to its seamless construction, nonalloy steel material, specified diameter range, and thick wall exceeding 12.7 mm.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wall thickness less than 12.7 mm
Same casing specs but thinner walls shift to the subheading for lighter wall thicknesses within the same diameter range.
If welded instead of seamless
Welded steel pipes for oil/gas casing, even with identical dimensions and threading, classify under Chapter 73 heading 7306 for welded tubes.
If made of alloy steel
If using higher-strength alloy grades like P110 instead of nonalloy J55, it moves to the alloy steel provisions under 7304.39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test reports (MTRs) to confirm seamless construction, grade J55 nonalloy steel, exact OD 244.5 mm, and wall thickness ≥12.7 mm
• Ensure threading/coupling specs match API standards; misclassification as welded pipes (7306) is common—request seamless proof via ultrasonic testing records
• Comply with API Monogram licensing if marked; include end-user certificates to avoid dual-use concerns in oil/gas sectors
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