Microtunnel Boring Rig
A microtunnel boring rig is a small-diameter tunneling machine used for installing utilities in minerals or rock, providing precise boring in confined spaces. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other tunnelling machinery, as it is a specialized boring machine not covered by other subheadings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 8427101000–8430690000).
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Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · Required
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rig is self-propelled and mounted on tracks
Self-propelled boring or sinking machinery is classified under a different subheading.
If the rig is not self-propelled and used for non-coal boring
Other boring machinery not specifically for coal falls under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the microtunnel boring rig under 8430.39.00 and provide details on diameter range and boring method
• Ensure the equipment meets Canadian safety standards for underground construction, including ventilation and emergency stop systems
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Related Products under Tariff item 8430.39.00
Auger Mining Machine for Coal
A horizontal auger boring system for highwall coal recovery from surface exposures. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal boring extraction machinery, as it extends multiple auger flights into coal seams for mineral extraction.
Boom-Mounted Rock Splitter
A boom-mounted rock splitter uses hydraulic wedges inserted into pre-drilled holes to split rock precisely in quarries. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other rock cutting or tunnelling machinery for earth, minerals or ores, as it performs a rock-breaking function in extraction contexts.
Boom-Type Roadheader
A boom-type roadheader is a hydraulically operated continuous mining machine equipped with a rotating boom and cutter head, used for heading development in coal and rock tunnels. It falls under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal or rock cutting and tunnelling machinery, since it is not specifically classified elsewhere in the subheading.
Boom-Type Roadheader for Ore Tunnels
A boom-mounted cutting machine for driving ore access tunnels in hard rock formations. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other tunneling machinery for minerals, and includes loading rams and water suppression systems.
Coal Auger Miner
A coal auger miner is a machine that uses a helical auger to extract coal from pillars or highwall seams, operating by boring into the coal and conveying it out. It is classified under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal cutting and boring machinery, as it is not a self-propelled unit and fits the residual category.
Coal Plough
A coal plough is a scraping device used in thin coal seams to cut coal from the face and push it onto a conveyor, operating along the coal face. It falls under tariff item 8430.39.00 as other coal cutting machinery, since it is a specialized cutter not covered by more specific headings.