Vanadium-Steel Auger Bit for Earth Boring from Japan
Helical auger drill bit made from high-vanadium steel (>0.1%) for soil and soft rock boring in foundation work. HTS 8207.19.30 classification due to alloyed cutting edges for extended life in abrasive earth. Compatible with skid-steer or excavator mounts.
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 'earth boring' in invoices; construction augers sometimes misclassified as agricultural
• Provide wear test data if challenged on alloy performance claims
• Ensure CE marking for EU re-export compliance