Self-Propelled Rock Continuous Miner from China
A battery or diesel-powered continuous mining machine with a rotating cutting head for extracting ore and rock in underground tunnels. Classified under HTS 8430.31.0080 as other self-propelled tunneling and rock cutting machinery for mineral extraction. It gathers and loads material onto shuttle cars for transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain mining safety agency pre-approvals and include dust suppression system certifications in import filings
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for skids to prevent quarantine issues at ports