Catwalk Pipe Skidder Arm

Hydraulic skidder arm transfers pipe from catwalk to V-door on offshore platforms for mousehole operations (HTS 8431.43.40.00). Designed for 8430.41/8430.49 boring machinery pipe handling. Key automation part for offshore rig floor efficiency.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8428.90.03Same rate: 35%

If general materials handling equipment arms

Other lifting/handling arms classify 8428; catwalk skidders principally for offshore drill pipe handling are 8431.43.40.

8431Same rate: 35%

If parts of other heading 8431 machinery

Press parts are 8431.50; drill pipe skidders specifically principal to offshore boring pipe handling are .43.40.

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Load capacity/pipe size range specs; hydraulic cylinder pressure rating; platform deck space compatibility documentation

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