Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (RTG) from Japan
A wheeled gantry crane on rubber tires used primarily in port container terminals for stacking and moving shipping containers. It qualifies under HTS 8426.12.00.00 as a straddle carrier or mobile lifting frame due to its tire-mounted mobility and straddle leg design.
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
• Provide port-specific certifications like ISO 1161 for container handling to support straddle carrier classification
• Document tire type (solid rubber vs pneumatic) and ensure EPA compliance for diesel engines common in RTGs