New Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator from Japan
The Komatsu PC200-8 is a new track-mounted excavator with a 360-degree revolving superstructure, ideal for heavy-duty digging and demolition tasks. Classified under HTS 8429.52.5010 for new mechanical shovels/excavators with revolving superstructure, it meets the criteria for self-propelled earthmoving equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include OEM certificate of origin confirming 'new' status and compliance with ISO standards for revolving superstructure
• Check for country-of-origin rules under USMCA if from North America to qualify for preferential duties
• Document hydraulic system specs to confirm it's not a specialized mining excavator under different provisions