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Tunnel Boring Machine Head from Japan

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 — 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 cutter wheel specifications showing earth/rock compatibility for proper earth boring classification

• Document intended tunnel diameter (<3m typically qualifies as 'other' vs heavy tunnelers)