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Mud Pump for Oil Drilling Rigs

A high-pressure reciprocating pump used in oil drilling operations to circulate drilling mud through the wellbore, cooling the bit and carrying cuttings to the surface. Classified under HTS 8413.50.0010 as it is specifically designed for oil field applications as a reciprocating positive displacement pump.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8413.60.00Same rate: 37.5%

If rotary or centrifugal design

Rotary positive displacement pumps for oil fields fall under a different subheading, not reciprocating.

8413.91.90Same rate: 37.5%

If imported as replacement parts only

Parts of oil field pumps are classified separately from complete pumps.

8431.43.80Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If mounted on drilling machinery

Pumps integral to oil/gas drilling machinery may be classified with the complete machine.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify API 7K certification for mud pumps to ensure compliance with oil field standards

• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as general pumps

• Check for hazardous material declarations due to lubricants and seals in high-pressure units