4-1/2 Inch 9.5 lb/ft J55 Production Casing with Coupling from China
Lightweight 4-1/2 inch production casing, J55 non-alloy steel at 9.5 lb/ft, threaded with coupling for liner applications in oil/gas completion. HTS 7306.29.10.30 covers this welded casing imported with coupling, designed specifically for drilling operations. Used to isolate production zones post-drilling.
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 on invoices; liners may have different coupling specs
• Certify weld seam quality via Destructive Weld Test reports for customs verification
• Monitor quota fillings for steel products; early imports avoid backlogs