API IF 6-5/8 Inch Forged Tool Joint
A 6-5/8 inch Internal Form (IF) forged tool joint meeting API standards, used to connect premium drill pipe in gas field hydraulic fracturing operations. It is a part solely or principally used with boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49, and is classified under tariff item 8431.43.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪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 tool joint is permanently attached to drill pipe
Drill pipe of a kind used for oil or gas drilling is classified under heading 73.04.
If the part is suitable for use with machinery of heading 84.26, 84.29 or 84.30 other than boring or sinking machinery
Parts for other machinery in those headings are classified under 8431.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the tool joint meets API specifications and be prepared to provide a certificate of conformity if requested by the CBSA
• The classification under 8431.43.00 applies only to parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49; ensure the end-use is clearly documented
• Consider whether the goods qualify for duty-free entry under a trade agreement, as the MFN rate may not apply
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