Vehicles; mobile drilling derricks

HS v2017 Code: 870520

About vehicles; mobile drilling derricks

hs code 870520 covers mobile drilling derricks, which are specialized vehicles used in the oil and gas industry for exploration, drilling, and extraction activities. These versatile machines play a crucial role in the global energy sector, enabling access to remote and challenging oil and gas reserves. As a key component of the upstream oil and gas supply chain, the mobile drilling derrick industry is an important contributor to the broader economy, supporting energy security and economic development worldwide.

Production process

Mobile drilling derricks are complex machines that are engineered and manufactured using advanced production techniques. The manufacturing process typically involves the fabrication of the main chassis and superstructure, the installation of specialized drilling equipment and hydraulic systems, and the integration of advanced control and monitoring systems. Precision engineering, rigorous quality control, and adherence to industry safety standards are essential throughout the production lifecycle.

Production inputs

The production of mobile drilling derricks requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-strength steel for the chassis and superstructure, advanced hydraulic components, sophisticated electronic and control systems, and specialized drilling equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of engineers, technicians, and operators to design, assemble, and maintain these complex machines.

Production outputs

Mobile drilling derricks produced under hs code 870520 are primarily used in the 271000 Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas industry, where they are essential for accessing and extracting oil and natural gas reserves. The output of this industry also supports other related industries, such as 331210 Manufacture of electronic components and 332999 All other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing.

Revisions to 870520

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 870520. The most recent 1 version of this code (870520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 870520 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for vehicles; mobile drilling derricks

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/87'>87: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8705'>8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870520'>870520: Vehicles; mobile drilling derricks</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870510'>870510: Vehicles; crane lorries</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870530'>870530: Vehicles; fire fighting vehicles</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870540'>870540: Vehicles; concrete-mixer lorries</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/870590'>870590: Vehicles; break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705</a>"]

    

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