API 5CT J55 Oil Well Casing Pipe

Seamless casing pipe made of nonalloy steel, J55 grade, with outside diameter of 339.7 mm and wall thickness of 14.5 mm, used to line oil and gas wells. Classified under HTS 7304.29.20.60 due to its seamless construction, nonalloy steel material, casing use in drilling, OD between 285.8-406.4 mm, and thick wall exceeding 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.

7304.29.10.60Same rate: 35%

If wall thickness less than 12.7 mm

Thinner-walled casing stays in the same casing category but moves to the subheading for walls under 12.7 mm.

7306.19.10Same rate: 35%

If welded instead of seamless

Welded casing, tubing, or drill pipe for oil/gas drilling falls under Chapter 73 heading 7306 for other tubes/pipes.

7304.59.80.30Same rate: 35%

If made of alloy steel

Alloy steel versions (with specific alloying elements exceeding nonalloy limits) classify under 7304.59 for alloy steel casing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5CT certification and mill test reports (MTRs) for material grade and seamless production to ensure compliance

Include detailed dimensional specs (OD, wall thickness) in commercial invoice to match subheading criteria and avoid misclassification