8705.20.00.00 - Mobile drilling derricks 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 8705.20.00.00 specifically classifies mobile drilling derricks. These are self-propelled vehicles equipped with a derrick or mast structure designed for drilling operations, such as those used in oil and gas exploration, water well drilling, or mining. The key characteristic is the integrated drilling rig apparatus that is permanently mounted or readily deployable from the vehicle chassis.
This classification is distinct from other special purpose motor vehicles under heading 8705. For instance, mobile cranes (8705.10) are primarily designed for lifting and moving heavy objects, while fire fighting vehicles (8705.30) are equipped for extinguishing fires. Concrete mixers (8705.40) are specialized for transporting and mixing concrete. Mobile drilling derricks are differentiated by their core function of vertical drilling or excavation.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8705.20.00.00 will hinge on whether the vehicle's primary purpose and integrated equipment align with the definition of a mobile drilling derrick, as opposed to other specialized vehicles within the 8705 heading. The focus is on the presence and function of the drilling apparatus as the defining feature.