16 Inch Intermediate Casing Threaded Steel from Japan
16-inch N80 intermediate casing with LTC (Long Threaded and Coupled) connections for oil well protection against collapse. Welded non-alloy steel API 5CT pipe. Classified under 7306.29.10.90 as other threaded casing for drilling.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.05.900%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
• Intermediate casing requires zonal isolation documentation for end-use verification
• LTC vs STC threads affect torque ratings—specify in import docs
• Rust preventive coating must be declared to avoid chemical treatment classification