9-5/8 Inch 40 lb/ft Casing from Germany
This 9-5/8 inch OD casing with 40 lb/ft weight is non-alloy steel tubing used as surface casing in oil/gas wells to isolate freshwater zones. It qualifies under HTS 7306.29.2000 for 'other' nonalloy steel drilling casings due to its welded construction and API-compliant dimensions for borehole stabilization. Typically features LTC (Long Threaded and Coupled) connections.
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
• Provide dimensional specs (OD, weight, wall thickness) matching API 5CT to substantiate drilling classification
• Use ISPM-15 certified wood for packaging to comply with phytosanitary rules during ocean freight
• Avoid declaring as 'pipe' generically; specify 'casing for drilling' to prevent shift to lower-duty line pipe codes