Hitachi ZX200LC-5 Crawler Excavator from Japan
Hitachi ZX200LC-5 is a long-reach crawler excavator with 360-degree cab rotation and backhoe configuration for deep excavation. HTS 8429.52.1020 applies to this new, other crawler-mounted model with revolving superstructure. Used in utility installation and large-scale earthmoving.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document hydraulic system specs and attachment compatibility to confirm excavator classification
• Ensure counterweight and boom configurations match declared model to avoid reclassification
• Comply with noise emission standards (EU Stage V or equivalent) for port clearance