K55 Surface Casing 13-3/8 Inch 54.5 ppf from China
K55 nonalloy seamless surface casing, 10-3/4 inch (273 mm) OD, 54.5 lb/ft, 16.0 mm wall thickness, BTC threaded and coupled. Installed as first string to prevent collapse in shallow well sections. HTS 7304.29.1040 for thick wall oil/gas casing specs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify exact weight per foot to confirm wall thickness calculation; discrepancies lead to measurement disputes
• Include PVC thread protectors in shipments—lost protectors cause damage claims
• Pre-clear with CBP for large volumes; bond requirements apply for high-value shipments