K55 Surface Casing 13-3/8 Inch 54.5 ppf from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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