7306.29.60.50 - Other 🖩
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 | 5.5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 7306.29.60.50, pertains to "Other" tubing of iron or nonalloy steel, specifically for oil and gas drilling operations. These are tubular products designed for conveying fluids or gas within the context of exploring for or extracting hydrocarbons. The key defining characteristic here is their application in drilling, differentiating them from general-purpose steel tubing.
This category is distinct from its sibling, 7306.29.60.10 ("Imported with coupling"), which specifically covers tubing that is supplied with pre-attached couplings. HTS 7306.29.60.50, by contrast, encompasses tubing that is either supplied without couplings or where the coupling is not a defining characteristic for classification at this level. The focus is solely on the tubing itself and its intended use in drilling.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification relies on correctly identifying the tubing as being of iron or nonalloy steel, intended for oil and gas drilling, and not fitting the specific criteria of any sibling categories. Examples could include plain-ended tubing sections or those with other types of connections that do not qualify for a more specific classification.