Kelly Drive Bushing from Japan
Hardened alloy steel bushing for the kelly drive system on oil drilling rigs (8430.41), transmitting torque from rotary table to square kelly bar during boring. Oilfield-specific tolerances for high-wear environments. Under 8431.43.8060 as other boring machinery 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
• Provide kelly size compatibility (e.g
• 4-1/2 inch) and wear material specs for binding ruling requests
• Anti-corrosion coatings must be declared; may trigger chemical treatment duties