Offshore Derrick Crown Block from Canada
The crown block is the fixed sheave assembly at the top of an offshore drilling derrick/platform, guiding the drilling line for hoisting operations (HTS 8431.43.40.00). Built to withstand extreme loads on floating production platforms using 8430.41/8430.49 boring equipment. A principal mechanical part for offshore oil/gas drilling rigs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) 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
• Certify safe working load (SWL) matching platform specs (e.g
• 2M lbs); provide NDT reports on sheaves/bearings; distinguish from onshore by documenting marine corrosion protection