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Top Drive Rotary System for Gas Wells from Germany

A top drive rotary system replaces the kelly-rotary table setup, directly rotating the drill string from the derrick top in gas well drilling. Classified in HTS 8430.49.8010 as advanced rotary boring machinery for oil and gas fields.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide OEM manuals detailing rotary motor and gearbox for customs tech review

• Certify as complete functional unit to avoid parts breakdown under 8431