Pneumatic Road Drill from Japan
A heavy pneumatic jackhammer or drill for breaking up concrete and asphalt in public works road repairs. Falls under HTS 8479.10.00 as specialized building and infrastructure maintenance machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify air pressure requirements and bit types in docs
• Include noise reduction features for urban import approvals
• Test for compressor compatibility pre-shipment