API 5CT J55 Casing Pipe 9-5/8 Inch 43 ppf from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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