Drillship Offshore Platform
A drillship is a self-propelled vessel equipped with dynamic positioning and drilling systems for ultra-deepwater oil exploration. It falls under tariff item 8430.49.00 as other boring machinery for minerals, despite being ship-based, because its primary function is drilling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the drillship is classified primarily as a vessel
Self-propelled drilling vessels may be classified under vessel headings.
If the drillship is self-propelled and classified as machinery
Self-propelled boring machinery falls under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine if the drillship is classified as a vessel of Chapter 89 or as machinery of heading 84.30, based on its essential character
• Provide CBSA with the drillship's propulsion and drilling specifications
• Ensure compliance with Canadian offshore drilling regulations
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Casing Running Tool
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Core Drill Rig
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Deepwater Horizon Semi-Submersible Drilling Platform
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