Sidetracking Whipstock from Germany
Directional drilling tool that anchors in the wellbore to deflect the drill bit for creating branch wells from existing boreholes in oil/gas fields. Falls under 8430.49.8020 as other oil/gas boring machinery.
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
• Specify whipstock angle and packer type in import docs; ensure material certs for high-pressure environments; watch for reclassification if sold with milling tools as a set