Kelly Drive Bushing from Germany
Wear-resistant bushing for the kelly drive system in rotary oil drilling rigs (8428), transmitting torque from turntable to drill pipe. Made from hardened steel for harsh downhole conditions. Principal use qualifies it for 8431.39.0050 oil/gas parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Supply drawings linking to 8428 rig components; label with oilfield specs
• Avoid pitfall of bulk import without end-use statements