Oil Country Tubular Goods — India — A-533-857

“Oil Country Tubular Goods” (OCTG) generally refers to certain steel tubular products used in oil and gas drilling and production, such as casing, tubing, and related products. The exact product scope can depend on technical features, specifications, processing, and exclusions—not just the product’s commercial name or tariff classification.

An AD/CVD measure combines antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) rules. AD addresses merchandise sold into the United States at less than normal value, while CVD addresses benefits that a foreign government provides to producers or exporters. These measures typically affect importers, foreign manufacturers and exporters, and U.S. buyers of covered OCTG. An importer may owe additional duties, provide entry information and certifications, and face potential liability if the merchandise is misclassified or incorrectly reported.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and product exclusions; do not rely on the OCTG label or an HTS classification alone.
• Compare the product’s steel grade, dimensions, connection type, coating, end finish, and intended use with the scope description.
• Confirm the exporting country, manufacturer, and exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the applicable HTS provisions and current customs instructions, while recognizing that HTS codes are generally an administrative indicator—not the final scope decision.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to verify cash-deposit requirements, certifications, and scope questions before entry when coverage is uncertain.