API 5CT J55 Oil Well Casing Pipe

Seamless steel casing pipe made from J55 grade nonalloy steel, with an outside diameter of 114.3 mm and wall thickness of 6.5 mm, designed for oil well drilling to line the borehole and prevent collapse. It falls under HTS 7304.29.20.10 as seamless casing of iron or nonalloy steel with OD less than 215.9 mm and wall thickness less than 12.7 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7306.19.10Same rate: 35%

If welded or ERW construction

Welded casing, even for oil/gas use, falls under Chapter 73 heading 7306 for other tubes/pipes.

7304.59.80.30Same rate: 35%

If made of alloy steel

Alloy steel versions (>0.3% certain elements) shift to 7304.59 subheading.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If imported as part of completed drilling equipment

If assembled into drill pipe assemblies or downhole tools, classified by end-use under Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test certificates (MTC) to confirm seamless construction and nonalloy steel composition

Ensure accurate measurement documentation for OD (<215.9 mm) and wall thickness (<12.7 mm) to avoid misclassification

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