API 5CT L80 Alloy Steel Oil Well Casing from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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