8430.49.80.30 - Rotary 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8430.49.80.30, specifically covers rotary boring or sinking machinery designed for water well drilling. These machines are characterized by their use of rotating cutting heads or augers to bore into the earth to access underground water sources. Examples include truck-mounted or trailer-mounted drilling rigs that employ a rotary drilling action. The classification focuses on the specific application of water well construction and the rotary method of excavation.
The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8430.49.80.40 "Other," lies in the intended purpose. While 8430.49.80.40 would encompass rotary boring or sinking machinery used for other applications such as mineral exploration, general excavation, or tunneling, 8430.49.80.30 is narrowly defined for the creation of water wells. Therefore, a machine's primary function dictates its classification; if its principal design and use are for water well drilling, it falls under this specific code.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the combination of the machinery being rotary boring or sinking, and its specific application for water well drilling. The absence of further subdivisions indicates that within this precise context, no further distinctions are made at the HTS code level.