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U.S. imports of drilling & oilfield equipment (End-Use 21000) totaled $310.8M in April 2026, traded with 61 countries.
Importers of Drilling & Oilfield Equipment paid $93.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 39% on $239.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOilfield and drilling equipment imported under end-use category 21000 — including rotary drill bits, casing equipment, mud pumps, and wellhead components — feeds directly into US upstream exploration and production activity. Section 232 tariff actions on steel and aluminum affect the cost basis for many metal-intensive oilfield components, and importers should evaluate whether finished equipment or its steel inputs are the more exposed element of their supply chain. Classification disputes in this category often center on whether an article is a dedicated oilfield tool or a general-purpose industrial machine, a distinction with meaningful duty consequences.
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Section 232 tariffs apply to steel and aluminum articles, which can affect oilfield equipment that is predominantly steel by weight or value. Whether the finished equipment itself or only its steel inputs triggers Section 232 depends on how the goods are classified — finished machinery headings and steel product headings are treated differently. Importers should review each HTS line with a broker to determine exposure.
CBP generally looks at whether the article is designed and used exclusively or principally for oil and gas well operations. Items like rotary drill bits and blowout preventers are clearly dedicated; general-purpose pumps or hoisting equipment used incidentally in oilfield settings may not qualify for oilfield-specific tariff lines. Technical specifications and marketing materials are often reviewed during classification audits.
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