Core Drill Rig from Japan
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 — 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
• 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