Self-Propelled TBM Shielded Cutter from China
A self-propelled tunnel boring machine segment with shielded disc cutters for mixed ground mineral tunneling. Falls under HTS 8430.31.0080 as other self-propelled tunneling machinery. Designed for ore body access tunnels.
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
• Segment shipments by tunnel diameter specs for accurate duty calculation
• Pre-qualify thrust bearing imports under separate machinery headings if applicable
• Avoid reclassification by including ground pressure test data proving tunneling design