Core Drill Rig from Germany
Portable diamond core drilling machine for extracting cylindrical earth/rock samples in geotechnical investigations. Falls under HTS 8430.49.80 as other boring machinery specialized for sampling rather than production excavation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify sample diameter and depth capacity in commercial invoice to confirm boring function
• Include safety certifications for drilling pressure vessels
• Avoid declaring as 'hand tools'—power rigs classify as machinery