7304.22.00.30 - Having a wall thickness not exceeding 9.5 mm 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7304.22.00.30, specifically classifies drill pipe made of stainless steel that is used in oil and gas drilling operations. The defining characteristic of this category is that the drill pipe has a wall thickness *not exceeding* 9.5 millimeters. These pipes are integral to the process of drilling boreholes, designed to withstand the significant stresses and corrosive environments encountered in subsurface exploration.
This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 7304.22.00.45, solely by the wall thickness. While both categories pertain to stainless steel drill pipe for oil and gas exploration, the sibling category covers drill pipe with a wall thickness *exceeding* 9.5 millimeters. Therefore, the precise measurement of the pipe's wall is the critical factor in determining the correct classification between these two closely related subheadings.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. The classification is finalized at this level based on the material (stainless steel), the intended use (drill pipe for oil and gas), and the physical characteristic of wall thickness not exceeding 9.5 mm. When classifying such goods, verification of these parameters against the product's specifications is essential.