Geotechnical Spiral Probe from Germany
A spiral-shaped probe for soil probing in geotechnical engineering to assess subsurface conditions. It is an 'other' earth boring tool under HTS 8207.19.60.90 for machine-tool use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include engineering standards (e.g
• ASTM) compliance for classification support
• Separate from sampling kits to avoid set classification issues
• Monitor quotas on certain tool imports from high-risk countries