High-Vanadium PDC Drill Bit from China

A polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bit designed for rock drilling in oil and gas exploration, featuring a cutting edge with over 0.1% vanadium by weight for enhanced durability and wear resistance. This tool falls under HTS 8207.19.30 due to its specialized alloy composition in the cutting part, optimized for hard rock formations. It is used with rotary drilling rigs for deep well boring.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify chemical composition certificates from manufacturer to confirm vanadium content exceeds 0.1% for proper classification

Ensure tools are marked as 'rock drilling' with detailed specs; mislabeling as general machine tools can lead to reclassification

Obtain API certification if for oil/gas use to avoid customs holds on earth boring equipment