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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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