K55 Surface Casing from China
K55 grade surface casing to stabilize shallow formations during initial drilling phases of oil and gas wells. Under HTS 7306.29.81.50 as other casing, provides structural support before deeper strings. Common 13-3/8" diameter for conductor applications.
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
• Document coupling type (STC/LTC/BTC) explicitly for customs tariff verification
• Use steel racks over wooden for heavy casing to meet phytosanitary standards
• Avoid describing as 'structural pipe' to prevent general pipe classification