Step Reamer for Hard Rock Drilling from Japan
Multi-step tungsten carbide reamer for progressive hole enlargement in hard rock tunneling and raise boring. Falls under HTS 8207.19.30.60 due to rotary reamer design with molybdenum-enhanced carbide (over 0.2%). Used in underground construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify step diameters and progressive boring function in technical descriptions
• Molybdenum content certification essential for subheading
• Differentiate from pipeline reamers used in softer soils