4-1/2 Inch FH Forged Tool Joint from Japan
4-1/2 inch Full Hole (FH) forged tool joint optimized for large-diameter oil and gas drilling operations, featuring internal/external upset for maximum flow. Falls under HTS 8431.43.8020 as parts of 8430.41 oilfield machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Specify exact OD/ID tolerances in commercial invoice to prevent undervaluation disputes
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