API 9-5/8 inch 29.3 lb/ft L-80 Casing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• 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