Takeuchi TB216 Mini Excavator from China
Takeuchi TB216 is a compact hydraulic excavator with 36 kW engine serving as front-end shovel loader, featuring zero-tail swing for safety. Under HTS 8429.51.5010 for new mechanical shovels/excavators <44.7 kW, it's used for trenching and utility work. Rubber tracks provide low ground pressure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Submit ISO 6395 boom swing test results for excavator classification
• Ensure auxiliary hydraulic circuit specs documented for shovel functionality
• Prepare for valuation disputes on optional counterweights affecting import value