Takeuchi TB216 Mini Excavator from Germany
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 — 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
• 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