Potain MDT 289 Top-Slewing Tower Crane from Japan
Potain MDT 289 is a top-slewing tower crane with a 70-meter jib, ideal for urban high-rise projects, offering precise load control up to 20 tons. Classified under HTS 8426.20.00.00 due to its tower mast supporting the slewing unit at the top for rotation and lifting operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure import documentation includes wind load ratings and erection manuals to demonstrate tower crane functionality
• Comply with OSHA-equivalent safety certifications; common pitfall is undervaluing based on disassembly for shipping
• Use ISPM-15 certified wooden crates for transport to prevent quarantine issues at ports