Schlumberger MWD Drilling Assembly from Japan
Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools exported for directional drilling contracting services in offshore oil exploration. Returned after completing multiple wells in foreign territory. 9801.00.65 applies to geophysical contracting equipment used temporarily abroad.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include drilling reports with depth/meterage drilled; maintain tool calibration certificates; document chain of custody during international movements