Tungsten Carbide Tunneling Cutter Pick from China
A replaceable tungsten carbide tipped cutting pick designed specifically for rock cutters and tunnel boring machines in heading 8430. It features a forged steel shank with a brazed carbide insert for breaking hard rock formations during tunneling operations. Classified under 8431.49.90.34 as a part of coal or rock cutters and tunneling machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the pick is certified for use solely with heading 8430 machinery to avoid reclassification; provide engineering specs and machine compatibility docs; watch for anti-dumping duties on tungsten carbide from China