Auger Bit for Soil Sampling from China
A helical auger bit used for extracting soil cores in geological surveys, agriculture, and environmental testing. Classified under HTS 8207.19.60.90 as an earth boring tool and part thereof, fitting the 'other' category for non-enumerated rock drilling or earth boring implements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include usage certifications proving earth boring function to distinguish from agricultural hand tools
• Declare exact dimensions and materials to avoid aggregation with sets under statistical notes
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain boring tools from specific countries