As a subscriber to Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) email notifications, I received a letter about two entities being charged with attempt (conspiracy) to export carbon fiber. The letter is…
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Drillopedia Compressed Air Glossary of Terms (by Pneumatic Source) Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms (Hacettepe University Department of Mining Engineering) Oilwell-Tools.com Oil Drilling (howstuffworks) Oil & Gas Drilling…
When the equipment parts have downhole applications, they are to be classified as a boring or sinking machinery (8431.43…) only if these parts are directly related (emphasis added) to the…
When the primary application of the product is on offshore drill platform (as opposed to having both land and offshore applications), that product is classified as the platform (8431.43.40). See…
The CBP decision in HQ H007677 regarding blowout preventers (BOP) is another example to the oilfield industry that customary practices of using “blanket” HTS for all of its products, such…
I highly reccomend to review news posted by Douglas N. Jacobson. Yersterday, Mr. Jacobson recited Census Bureau memorandum called FTR Letter No. 3. Several issues worth noting and for some…
For the purposes of 15 CFR 740.15, do offshore oil drilling rigs / platforms qualify as Vessels? Offshore drilling rigs and platforms do not constitute “vessels” for the purposes of…
This inquiry concerns control 2B999.g of the Commerce Control List. Specifically, the list provides for 304 and 316 stainless steel valves, piping, tanks and vessels. One possible interpretation of the…
Actuator may be, prima facie, a part of the valve with which it is used, but actuators for valves, imported / exported separately are not provided in the valve heading…
An IBOP is typically a ball valve or other type of valve that is connected in line with the drills string. It can be closed to isolate the kick inside…