4-1/2 Inch 9.5 lb/ft J55 Production Casing with Coupling from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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