Rotary Wash Boring Rig from Japan
A drilling rig using circulating drilling fluid to bore through unconsolidated earth formations for geotechnical investigation. Classified in HTS 8430.49.8050 as other earth boring machinery using wash boring method.
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 mud pump specifications and drilling fluid system details
• Declare max depth capacity (typically under 100m for earth boring)
• Provide geotechnical end-use statement to prevent oilfield reclassification