API 9-5/8 inch 29.3 lb/ft L-80 Casing

Seamless alloy steel oil well casing pipe with 9-5/8 inch (244.5 mm) outside diameter and wall thickness of 10.54 mm, weighing 29.3 lb/ft, made from L-80 grade alloy steel for oil and gas drilling. It falls under HTS 7304.29.41.30 due to its seamless construction, alloy steel composition, casing use in drilling, OD between 215.9-285.8 mm, and wall thickness under 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.

7304.29.10Same rate: 35%

If wall thickness 12.7 mm or greater

Thicker-walled casing exceeding 12.7 mm shifts to the next subheading for structural strength requirements.

7306.50.10.00Same rate: 35%

If not specifically for oil/gas drilling (e.g., water well use)

General purpose seamless alloy steel pipes fall under Chapter 73 heading 7306, not drilling-specific 7304.

7304.39.00Same rate: 35%

If made of stainless steel alloy

Stainless steel variants are classified separately from other alloy steels in the 7304.39 series.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test certificates (MTC) for customs clearance

Ensure exact OD and wall thickness measurements are documented to avoid reclassification

Common pitfall: mislabeling as carbon steel instead of alloy steel