13-3/8 Inch 54.5 lb/ft K55 Casing with Coupling from China
Heavy-duty K55 grade non-alloy steel casing, 13-3/8 inch OD at 54.5 lb/ft, threaded ends with factory-installed coupling for surface casing in oil wells. HTS 7306.29.10.30 applies due to its welded construction, nonalloy steel material, coupled importation, and specific use in oil/gas drilling. Provides structural integrity for conductor and surface sections.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'oil well casing with couplings' to match HTS 'imported with coupling' requirement
• Provide collapse and burst test data in documentation; critical for proving drilling-grade quality
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain steel origins; file scope rulings if applicable