Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Self-Propelled Boring or Sinking Machinery (NESOI) (HS 843041) totaled $65.0M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Boring or Sinking Machinery (NESOI) paid $4.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Boring or Sinking Machinery (NESOI) imports of $65.0M in August 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $54.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSelf-propelled boring and sinking machines classified here are integrated units that combine mobility with drilling or shaft-sinking capability, used across mining, tunneling, and geotechnical construction. Italy and Sweden are the leading US suppliers under this heading, reflecting European dominance in high-specification underground and surface drilling equipment. The single US tariff line 8430410000 captures the full range of self-propelled configurations not covered by more specific headings, making correct classification against related self-propelled machinery headings a routine challenge for importers. Units subject to Section 301 measures from certain origins should be verified at the time of entry.
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The key classification test is whether the machine is self-propelled and falls outside more specific HS headings (e.g., rotary drilling rigs for oil and gas). Importers should document the machine's propulsion system, intended application, and any integrated drilling mechanism to support the 8430410000 classification and avoid reclassification into adjacent headings.
Both countries host major manufacturers of specialized underground and surface drilling equipment, particularly for mining and civil tunneling applications. Their products often meet stringent performance and safety specifications demanded by US contractors, giving them a strong foothold in this technically demanding segment.
Subheading 1 of 9 in heading 8430
Subheading 843041 · $65.0M of $192.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8430410000 | Boring or Sinking Machinery, Self-Propelled | $64.4M | 6.82% | 89.92% | $4.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8430410000 | Boring or Sinking Machinery, Self-Propelled | $42.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Sweden and Germany together supply 43% of it. Sweden pays 10.0% duty; Austria 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
10.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.82% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$65.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$42.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $581.9M of Self-Propelled Boring or Sinking Machinery (NESOI) and exported $613.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.