Geotechnical Spiral Probe from Japan
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 — 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 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