Rotary Swivel for Oil Rig Drill String from China
A rotary swivel connects the top drive or kelly to the drilling hose, allowing rotation while permitting mud flow in oil well rotary drilling. It is included in HTS 8430.49.8010 as essential rotary machinery for oil and gas field boring operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit pressure ratings and material certs (e.g
• API 8C) proving suitability for high-pressure oil/gas rotary drilling
• Declare as complete rotary assembly if integrated; separate parts risk different classification
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging misread as parts; use retail-ready crating for machinery status