Self-Propelled Rock Continuous Miner from Japan
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 — 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
• 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