Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas

HS v2017 Code: 730424

About steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas

HS code 730424 covers the production of seamless, stainless steel casing and tubing used in the oil and gas drilling industry. This specialized steel product plays a crucial role in the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels, which remain a significant part of the global energy mix. The demand for 730424 products is closely tied to the overall health and activity levels of the oil and gas sector, making it an important component of the broader industrial supply chain.

Production process

The production of 730424 steel casing and tubing involves a multi-step process. First, high-quality stainless steel billets or ingots are heated and then pierced to create a hollow shell. This shell is then repeatedly rolled and drawn through a series of dies to reduce the wall thickness and increase the length, resulting in the seamless tubing. Finally, the tubing may undergo additional heat treatment, threading, or other finishing processes to meet the specific requirements of oil and gas drilling applications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 730424 industry include stainless steel raw materials, such as 720825 Stainless steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the piercing, rolling, and finishing of the seamless tubing. Energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, are also necessary to power the high-temperature manufacturing processes. Additionally, skilled labor with expertise in metalworking and oil and gas industry requirements is a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 730424 industry is seamless, stainless steel casing and tubing used in the drilling and extraction of oil and gas. These products are typically consumed by companies operating in the 271011 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and 271019 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude industries, as well as by manufacturers of specialized oil and gas equipment, such as those covered under HS code 840720 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.

Revisions to 730424

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 730424. The most recent 1 version of this code (730424) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 730424 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, 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/v2017/730424'>730424: Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, 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/v2017/730422'>730422: Steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> 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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