Oil Country Tubular Goods — Mexico — A-201-817

“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 products covered depend on the measure’s legal scope, including characteristics such as steel type, dimensions, processing, and intended use—not just the product’s commercial name.

“AD/CVD” means antidumping and countervailing duties. Antidumping (AD) measures address imports sold at less than fair value, while countervailing duty (CVD) measures address certain foreign-government subsidies. These measures typically affect specified products from specified countries or exporters. An importer may be responsible for entry documentation, cash deposits, and later duty liability, even when the exporter arranged the sale. The applicable tariff classification (HTSUS) helps identify the entry, but it does not by itself determine whether the product falls within the measure’s scope.

What to check

• Read the official scope language and compare it with the product’s grade, dimensions, coating, processing, and intended use.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and identify the actual producer and exporter; AD/CVD treatment can vary by country and company.
• Check the applicable HTSUS provisions, but do not rely on the tariff number alone to decide scope.
• Verify current deposit instructions and review whether later assessment could differ from the amount deposited at entry.
• Ask CBP, the administering agency, or a qualified customs broker or trade attorney for a scope ruling or classification advice when the product description is uncertain.