Drill Pipe Slip Insert from Japan
Hardened steel inserts for drill pipe slips in rotary tables of oil rigs (8428), gripping pipe during drilling. Tungsten carbide tipped for wear resistance. Principal oilfield use under 8431.39.0050.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify grip range and API thread compatibility; material certs for carbide content
• Pitfall: Classified as tools under 8207 without rig context