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%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
• 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