Kubota R420 Wheel Loader

The Kubota R420 is a compact front-end shovel loader with a 37 kW diesel engine, designed for loading and material handling in construction sites. It features a front-mounted bucket and hydraulic controls, classified under HTS 8429.51.5010 as a new mechanical shovel loader under 44.7 kW. This self-propelled machine is used for digging, scooping, and loading aggregates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8429.51.10Same rate: 35%

If track-mounted instead of wheeled

Crawler-type front-end shovel loaders fall under a separate subheading based on chassis type.

8704.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If designed primarily for off-highway dump truck loading

Loaders specialized for truck loading are classified as parts of motor vehicles in Chapter 87.

8429.59.50Same rate: 35%

If classified as a backhoe loader rather than front-end only

Dual-purpose machines with rear backhoe attachment use different statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify engine power rating with manufacturer specs to confirm <44.7 kW classification

Obtain EPA and CARB emissions certificates for diesel engines to avoid customs delays

Include detailed assembly diagrams if partially assembled to prevent reclassification as used