Rotary Drilling Swivel from Japan
Swivel mechanism connecting the rotary hose to the drilling kelly on oil and gas rigs, allowing rotation while transmitting mud flow (heading 8428). It supports the drill string weight and enables continuous drilling operations. Fits 8431.39.0050 as exclusive part for oilfield machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs showing pressure ratings for oilfield use; ensure ASME or API certification
• Pitfall: Incorrect declaration as general swivel leads to 9031 classification