Tow Tractor from Japan
A compact tractor truck for towing trailers or carts in airports and factories, fitted with a ball hitch rather than lifting forks. Falls under HTS 8427.90.00 as an other works truck designed for pulling loads in material handling operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from airport ground support equipment by end-use documentation (factory vs aviation)
• Provide towing capacity specs to confirm classification as handling truck not vehicle
• Ensure emission compliance labels for diesel/electric models during customs inspection