Kubota R420 Wheel Loader from Japan
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.
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
• 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