API 5CT L80 Alloy Steel Oil Well Casing from China
Seamless L80 grade alloy steel casing pipe used in oil and gas drilling operations, with outside diameter of 4.5 inches and wall thickness of 9.5 mm. Classified under HTS 7304.29.41.10 as seamless casing of other alloy steel for drilling, OD less than 215.9 mm, and wall thickness under 12.7 mm. Meets API 5CT specifications for intermediate strength environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• Obtain API 5CT certification and mill test reports (MTRs) to verify seamless construction and alloy composition for customs compliance
• Declare exact OD, wall thickness, and steel grade on entry documents; mismatches lead to reclassification or penalties
• Ensure proper marking per API standards to avoid scrutiny under anti-dumping investigations on Chinese-origin pipe