API 5CT J55 Threaded Casing Pipe from Japan
This is a large-diameter (over 16 inches) welded steel casing pipe made from J55 grade nonalloy steel, featuring threaded ends for coupling in oil well drilling operations. It falls under HTS 7305.20.20.00 because it has a circular cross-section exceeding 406.4 mm external diameter, is threaded or coupled, and is specifically designed as casing for oil or gas drilling.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test certificates (MTC) to confirm nonalloy steel composition and threaded specifications
• Ensure markings for grade (e.g
• J55), size, and threading type comply with API standards to avoid reclassification