Forged API Reg Tool Joint from China
A forged tool joint with API Regular thread configuration, designed for connecting drill pipe sections in oil and gas drilling operations. It falls under HTS 8431.43.8020 as a part for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49, specifically tool joints for oil and gas field machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify API specification compliance (e.g
• API 5DP) with certification documents to avoid reclassification
• Include material test reports (MTRs) showing alloy steel composition for Customs valuation and origin claims