New Komatsu PC200-8 Hydraulic Excavator from Germany
The Komatsu PC200-8 is a new track-mounted excavator featuring a 360° revolving superstructure and backhoe arm for digging trenches and foundations. Classified under HTS 8429.52.1040 as new 'other' backhoes with revolving superstructure, it is used in construction and mining for material handling.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Provide detailed technical specs confirming 360° rotation and hydraulic operation to support classification
• Include noise emission test reports as required for EU/USEPA standards on heavy construction equipment
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'parts' - complete new units must use the finished machinery heading