Komatsu WA1200-6 Wheel Loader from Germany
Komatsu WA1200-6 is a massive new 4WD wheel loader with rear-mounted engine, integral tractor-shovel design, and bucket capacity over 11.4 m³, fitting HTS 8429.51.1055 for large-scale mining operations. It excels in loading haul trucks with high breakout force and productivity.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Include hydrostatic drive system details in entry docs to confirm 4-wheel drive classification
• Obtain advance ruling from CBP on 'integral tractor shovel loader' status to prevent reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; use transaction value with full OEM invoices showing new condition