12-1/4 Inch 40# API J55 Casing from Germany
Standard J55 grade seamless casing, 12-1/4 inch (311 mm) OD, 40 lb/ft weight, 10.2 mm wall thickness, threaded and coupled per API 5CT for shallow oil production wells. HTS 7304.29.10.50 applies to this exact specification.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Hydrostatic test certificates mandatory for pressure rating verification
• Color coding per API specs aids customs identification of grade
• Avoid bulk packing; individual thread protection prevents classification disputes