Auger Mining Machine for Coal from Japan
Horizontal auger boring system for highwall coal recovery from surface exposures. Under HTS 8430.39.0080 as other coal boring extraction machinery. Extends multiple auger flights into coal seams.
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
• Demonstrate coal seam boring specificity versus general soil augers
• Declare telescoping mast systems in complete configuration
• Environmental permits needed for highwall mining applications