Tungsten-Tipped HDD Drill Head from Japan
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) head with tungsten-alloyed (>0.2%) cutters for underground utility boring through rock. HTS 8207.19.30 due to specialized cutting part for soil/rock penetration. Essential for trenchless installation.
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
• Include project specs showing rock boring capability for classification support
• Label clearly as 'interchangeable tool' not machine part
• Monitor quotas on tungsten products from certain origins