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Trench Backfill Rammer

Specialized tamper for compacting backfill around pipes and cables. HTS 8430.61.00.00 for earth tamping machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8430.49.40Same rate: 37.5%

If pile driver components

Pile-related tamping moves to pile-driver provisions.

8462.29.00Higher: 41.9% vs 37.5%

If for industrial foundry sand compaction

Foundry bending/compacting machines in 8462.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Utility company end-user letters support classification

• Declare narrow shoe width for trench specifications

• Avoid road roller classification by size documentation