Blowout Preventer Flange Gasket from Japan
Spiral-wound graphite/steel gasket for ram-type blowout preventer (BOP) flanges on 8430.41 drilling rigs, sealing high-pressure oil/gas wellheads during boring. API 6A compliant for oilfield service. Under 8431.43.8060 as other boring parts.
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
• API monogram certification critical for customs acceptance
• Pressure/temperature ratings must match 8430.41 BOP specs