7306.21.80.10 - Imported with coupling 🖩
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 | 10% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7306.21.80.10, specifically covers welded tubes and pipes made of stainless steel, intended for use as casing and tubing in oil and gas drilling operations, which are imported with an attached coupling. These products are distinct from other types of steel tubes and pipes due to their specialized application in the demanding environment of hydrocarbon extraction and the inclusion of a pre-attached coupling for ease of connection in the field.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7306.21.80.50 "Other," is the critical detail that 7306.21.80.10 items are explicitly imported with the coupling already affixed. While the sibling category would encompass similar welded stainless steel oil and gas tubing that is imported *without* a coupling, this category is for those units where the coupling is an integral part of the imported product.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this heading relies on the specific combination of material (stainless steel), manufacturing method (welded), intended use (oil and gas drilling casing/tubing), and the presence of an imported coupling.