Geotechnical Mobile Drill Rig from Germany
A 4x4 truck-based mobile drilling derrick used for soil sampling and geotechnical investigations in engineering projects. It qualifies for HTS 8705.20.00.00 as a special purpose vehicle with integrated drilling mast for site analysis, not primarily for hauling. Features core sampling tools and winch systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include test method certifications (e.g
• ASTM standards) in documentation for customs verification
• Ensure chassis GVWR documentation matches declared vehicle specs to avoid weight-based duties