API 5ST Grade N80-1 Stainless Steel Drill Tubing

Welded stainless steel tubing designed for oil and gas drilling applications, meeting API 5ST specifications for Grade N80-1 with seamless-like performance. Used as production tubing in well completions to transport hydrocarbons. Classified under 7306.21.8050 as welded stainless steel tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas, other than casing.

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.

7304.41.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If seamless rather than welded

Seamless stainless steel tubes for drilling fall under heading 7304, as the manufacturing process changes the primary classification.

7306.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If used for casing rather than tubing

Stainless steel casing for drilling protection classified separately from production tubing under 7306.40.

7306.50.10.00Same rate: 35%

If imported in bulk coils for further fabrication

Hollow profiles in coil form are classified differently from finished cut-to-length tubing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5ST certification and provide mill test reports (MTRs) confirming chemical composition and mechanical properties for stainless steel

Ensure tubing meets 'of a kind used in drilling' criteria with end connections suitable for oilfield use; misclassification as general pipe common pitfall

Include hydrostatic test certificates and dimensional compliance docs to avoid customs delays

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