U.S. exports of Mobile Drilling Derricks (HS 870520) totaled $7.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Mobile Drilling Derricks paid $25K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTruck-mounted or self-propelled drilling derricks used in oil, gas, and mineral exploration are captured under a single US tariff line (8705200000), reflecting their highly specialized role in the energy extraction sector. Canada and Mexico are the only significant suppliers to the US market under this heading — a concentration that aligns with North American oilfield equipment manufacturing clusters in Alberta and northern Mexico. Importers should confirm that the unit is a complete, road-mobile derrick rather than a stationary or modular rig component, which could redirect classification toward Chapter 84 machinery headings.
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A mobile drilling derrick under 8705 must be mounted on a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis designed for road travel. Stationary or skid-mounted drilling rigs, as well as modular rig components, typically fall under Chapter 84 machinery provisions rather than heading 8705. The presence of a road-legal chassis with an integrated engine is the primary distinguishing criterion.
Beyond standard CBP entry documentation, importers should be prepared to provide manufacturer specifications confirming the unit's self-propelled, road-mobile design. If the derrick incorporates controlled technology (e.g., advanced drilling electronics), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) review may be relevant on the export side. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with energy-sector equipment is recommended for complex configurations.
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$100KYoY · free account
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$7.5MYoY · free account
Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $41.0M of Mobile Drilling Derricks.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8705200000 | Mobile Drilling Derricks | $100K | 25.00% | 100.00% | $25K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8705200000 | Mobile Drilling Derricks | $7.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 8705
Subheading 870520 · $7.5M of $182.4M
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Ecuador together take 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 25.00% of imports for consumption.