Horizontal Tube Boring Machine from Germany
Specialized horizontal boring machine for internal machining of metal tubes and pipes by metal removal. Used in oil & gas for barrel rifling and cylinder honing. Classified in HTS 8459.49.00 as other boring machines.
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
• Document tube diameter range and boring depth capacity to prove specialization vs general mills
• Comply with API standards documentation for petroleum equipment; missing certs lead to holds
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual serial numbers for traceability