4-1/2 Inch Production Tubing Casing Alternative from Mexico
4-1/2 inch J55 threaded casing used as liner in slimhole oil wells, coupled with EUE threads. Non-alloy steel welded pipe serving dual casing/tubing role in drilling. HTS 7306.29.10.90 for threaded oil/gas casing of iron/nonalloy steel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Clearly label as 'casing' vs 'tubing' on packing list to prevent 7306.30 reclassification
• Small diameter requires precise OD/ID measurement documentation
• EUE threads need connection test data for customs verification