9-5/8 inch Stainless Cased Tubing from China
Welded stainless steel tubing serving dual role as casing/tubing in 9-5/8 inch oil wells, providing zonal isolation. Though primarily tubing, classified under HTS 7306.21.80 for welded stainless drilling applications. Critical for hydraulic fracturing operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish liner vs full casing in specs to guide classification
• API 5CT stamp verification mandatory for all oilfield tubulars