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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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