API 5CT J55 Steel Oil Well Casing from China
This is a seamless steel casing pipe conforming to API 5CT J55 grade specifications, designed for use in oil and gas drilling to line the borehole and prevent collapse. It falls under HTS 7306.29.41.00 as 'other' casing of iron or steel used in drilling for oil or gas, excluding those with attached fittings. The pipe's wall thickness and diameter meet standard oilfield requirements for intermediate casing strings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
Import Tips
• Obtain API 5CT certification documentation to verify grade and specifications; ensure mill test reports (MTRs) accompany shipment for customs verification
• Common pitfall: incorrect diameter reporting leading to wrong statistical suffix