Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe for Oil & Gas Drilling API 5CT L80

Seamless alloy steel pipe (API 5CT L80 grade) with wall thickness ≥4 mm, used in oil and gas well casings and tubing. HTS 7304.90.30.00 applies to its seamless, thick-walled alloy steel construction for high-strength downhole applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

7304.29.31Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If used as line pipe for fluid transport

Oil/gas line pipe (not casing/tubing) uses 7304.29 even for alloy steel.

7306.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If electric resistance welded (ERW)

Welded versions classify under 7306 for alloy steel pipes.

8431.49.90Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported as part of drilling rig components

Assembled into drilling equipment, shifts to parts of oilfield machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include API 5CT certification and hydrostatic test reports for customs clearance

Document wall thickness accurately; variations can lead to audits

Avoid classifying as line pipe (7304.29); this is for drilling, not transmission

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