John Deere 210K Hydraulic Excavator from Japan
The John Deere 210K is a new hydraulic excavator with 360-degree upper structure rotation, used for excavation in landscaping and roadwork. It qualifies for HTS 8429.52.1030 as a self-propelled backhoe-style mechanical shovel powered entirely by hydraulic systems.
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
• Provide operator cab safety certifications and ROPS/FOPS standards compliance documentation
• Declare exact model and serial number to prevent disputes over new vs. refurbished status
• Watch for valuation pitfalls—separate optional attachments like hammers from base machine value