Pile Hole Boring Machine
A crawler-mounted rotary table machine used for drilling large-diameter cast-in-place concrete pile holes. It is distinct from pile drivers and extractors, functioning specifically as boring machinery for earth and minerals.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is a pile driver or extractor
Pile drivers and extractors are specifically classified under a different subheading.
If the machine is self-propelled
Self-propelled boring machinery is classified under a separate subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the machine is not a pile driver or extractor, as those are classified elsewhere
• Provide documentation showing the rotary table operation for boring pile holes
• Check for any provincial regulations on construction equipment importation
Related Products under Tariff item 8430.49.00
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An auger boring machine is a rotary drilling rig that uses continuous flight augers to bore horizontal holes through soil for pipe jacking in sewer construction. It falls under tariff item 8430.49.00 as other boring machinery for earth, distinct from pile drivers or extractors.
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A compliant tower drilling platform is a deepwater offshore structure with a flexible steel design that moves with waves, used for extracting oil or gas from beneath the seabed. It falls under tariff item 8430.49.00 as other boring or sinking machinery for minerals, specifically for offshore drilling operations.
Core Drill Rig
A core drill rig is a portable diamond core drilling machine used to extract cylindrical earth or rock samples for geotechnical investigations. It falls under tariff item 8430.49.00 as other boring machinery for earth, specialized for sampling rather than production excavation.
Deepwater Horizon Semi-Submersible Drilling Platform
A semi-submersible drilling platform is a floating offshore structure with drilling rigs, mud systems, and living quarters, designed for deepwater oil extraction. It qualifies under tariff item 8430.49.00 as other boring machinery for minerals, specifically for offshore drilling.
Directional Boring Locator
A directional boring locator is a walkover guidance system with a sonde transmitter used to track the path of an underground boring head. It falls under tariff item 8430.49.00 as part of a boring system, despite being primarily a guidance device, because it is integral to the boring operation.