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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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