New LiuGong WD98B Wheeled Bulldozer from Japan
The LiuGong WD98B is a wheeled bulldozer offering high mobility on firm ground with a straight blade and three-shank ripper. Ideal for urban construction and landfill operations. Though wheeled, it qualifies under HTS 8429.19.0010 as a new 'other' bulldozer, distinct from standard crawler types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm wheeled configuration doesn't trigger 8429.52; HTS notes specify 'other' for non-standard dozers
• Include tire specifications and pressure ratings in documentation for safety compliance