API 5CT N80 Casing Tubing

Seamless or welded steel tubing made from non-alloy steel, conforming to API 5CT specifications for N80 grade, used as casing and tubing in oil and gas drilling operations. It falls under HTS 7306.29.6050 as 'other' tubing of iron or nonalloy steel for drilling purposes, excluding certain specialized types. The tubing supports wellbore stability and fluid extraction in upstream oilfield applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7306.19.10Same rate: 35%

If seamless construction

Seamless tubing shifts to 7306.19 for nonalloy steel, different from welded/open-seamed under 7306.29.

7306.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made of alloy steel

Alloy steel variants (e.g., with chromium/molybdenum) classify under 7306.50, not nonalloy.

8431.43.80.40Same rate: 35%

If imported as assembled parts of drilling rigs

When supplied as components in a drilling rig set for retail sale, it may fall under machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify API 5CT certification and provide mill test reports (MTRs) to customs for classification validation

Ensure accurate documentation of steel composition to confirm non-alloy status and avoid reclassification