J55 EUE Threaded Production Tubing from Japan
J55 grade steel tubing with External Upset Ends (EUE) threading for oil well production strings, designed for API 5CT compliance. Falls under HTS 7306.29.81 as 'other' tubing specifically for oil and gas drilling applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document EUE threading specifications and API grade on commercial invoice for proper 7306.29.81 entry
• Ensure thread protectors are included; missing protectors cause damage claims and inspection holds