Steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas

HS v2017 Code: 730422

About steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas

HS code 730422 covers seamless, stainless steel drill pipes used in the oil and gas industry. These specialized pipes play a crucial role in the exploration and extraction of fossil fuels, which are essential commodities in the global economy. The demand for these pipes is closely tied to the health and activity levels of the oil and gas sector, making this industry an important indicator of broader economic trends.

Production process

The production of HS 730422 seamless, stainless steel drill pipes involves a multi-step process. First, high-quality stainless steel billets are heated and then pierced to create a hollow tube. The tube is then rolled and drawn through a series of dies to achieve the desired diameter and wall thickness. Finally, the pipe undergoes heat treatment and finishing processes to ensure it meets the rigorous standards required for use in oil and gas drilling operations.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS 730422 drill pipes include high-grade stainless steel, specialized rolling and drawing equipment, and advanced heat treatment facilities. Additionally, skilled labor and engineering expertise are crucial to ensure the pipes are manufactured to the exacting specifications demanded by the oil and gas industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS 730422 is seamless, stainless steel drill pipes used in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas. These pipes are essential components in the 851410 Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment industry, as they are used to drill and maintain wells. The output of HS 730422 may also be consumed by other related industries, such as 730411 Casing, iron or steel, seamless, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.

Revisions to 730422

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 730422. The most recent 1 version of this code (730422) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 730422 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/73'>73: Iron or steel articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7304'>7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730422'>730422: Steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730411'>730411: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730419'>730419: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730423'>730423: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730424'>730424: Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730429'>730429: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730431'>730431: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730439'>730439: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730441'>730441: Steel, stainless; cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730449'>730449: Steel, stainless; (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730451'>730451: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel); seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730459'>730459: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel); (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730490'>730490: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, n.e.c. in heading no. 7304</a>"]

    

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