Oil Country Tubular Goods — Austria — A-433-814

“Oil Country Tubular Goods” (OCTG) generally refers to certain steel tubular products used in oil and gas operations, such as casing, tubing, and related products. The exact products covered are defined by the measure’s legal “scope,” which may depend on physical characteristics, specifications, end use, and manufacturing details—not just the product name or HTS classification.

AD/CVD means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) measures address imports that are found to be sold at less than normal value, while countervailing duty (CVD) measures address benefits from foreign government subsidies. These measures typically affect importers bringing covered OCTG from specified countries, and may require additional duty deposits when the goods enter the United States. The importer of record is generally responsible for entry accuracy and payment, even when a supplier or freight provider handles logistics.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope carefully and compare it with the product’s specifications, grade, dimensions, connections, coating, and intended use.
• Confirm the country of origin and identify the actual manufacturer, producer, and exporter; these facts can affect whether and how the measure applies.
• Use the listed HTS classifications as a screening tool, not as the sole test of coverage; scope language controls and may require customs-broker or trade-counsel review.
• Check the applicable AD/CVD case information and current instructions for cash-deposit requirements, exclusions, certification rules, and entry-filing procedures.
• Keep product records, mill certificates, invoices, production information, and origin documents that support the classification and scope determination.