7304.23.60.30 - 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 subcategory, 7304.23.60.30, specifically classifies drill pipe made of alloy steel, intended for use in oil and gas drilling operations. The defining characteristic of these drill pipes is that their wall thickness does not exceed 9.5 millimeters. This precise measurement is crucial for differentiating them within the broader category of "Other drill pipe" under alloy steel.
The primary distinction from its sibling category, 7304.23.60.45, lies solely in the wall thickness. While both are alloy steel drill pipes with an outside diameter not exceeding 168.3 mm, 7304.23.60.45 covers those with a wall thickness greater than 9.5 mm. Therefore, the selection between these two classifications hinges on a direct measurement of the pipe's wall dimension.
As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, 7304.23.60.30 does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is determined by the material (alloy steel), its intended application (oil and gas drilling), its role (drill pipe), its outside diameter (not exceeding 168.3 mm), and critically, its wall thickness (not exceeding 9.5 mm). Importers and exporters should ensure all these criteria are met to correctly classify goods under this specific HTS code.