Geotechnical Mobile Drill Rig from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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