Sidetracking Whipstock from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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