Niles BRH 400T Rail Bridge Hammer from Japan
400-ton pneumatic hammer for emergency rail bridge pile driving and structural repairs. Imported temporarily under 9813.00.40 when domestic pile driving equipment cannot access remote bridge sites. Rail-mounted with extended reach boom.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Army Corps of Engineers bridge emergency assessment required
• Vibration monitoring equipment mandatory for adjacent track protection
• Compressed air supply certification for continuous emergency operations