Witherite Drilling Grade Additive from Mexico
Natural witherite processed to specific particle size for use as a weighting agent in oil well drilling fluids. HTS 2511.20.00.00 applies as it's unchanged natural barium carbonate, meeting industry specs for density control. Key component in high-pressure drilling operations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include API specification compliance certificates for drilling grade to support end-use declaration
• Document bulk density measurements as they relate directly to customs value assessment
• Beware of reclassification if blended with weighting agents like barite under mixtures rules