11-3/4 inch 68# T-95 Casing with VAM Coupling from Germany
Premium VAM TOP threaded and coupled seamless T-95 alloy steel casing, 11-3/4 inch OD (298.5 mm), 68 lb/ft, wall thickness exceeding 12.7 mm for extreme service wells. Essential for casing in challenging drilling environments like HP/HT reservoirs. HTS 7304.29.31.40 applies to its seamless alloy steel, heavy-wall, coupled specs for oil/gas.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document VAM licensing and proprietary thread specs; premium connections often require separate valuation
• Pitfall: confusing with liner (shorter lengths) which may have different reporting
• Ensure traceability markings per API 5CT