Tunnel Boring Machine Head from Germany
Rotary cutting head assembly for small-diameter tunnel excavation in soft ground urban projects. HTS 8430.49.80 covers this as other boring machinery for earth, excluding full TBMs often self-propelled.
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
• Include cutter wheel specifications showing earth/rock compatibility for proper earth boring classification
• Document intended tunnel diameter (<3m typically qualifies as 'other' vs heavy tunnelers)