Volvo EC220E Excavator from Germany
Volvo EC220E hydraulic excavator features 360-degree rotation superstructure, low-emission engine, and smart boom system. Classified in HTS 8429.52.50 for revolving mechanical shovels/excavators not elsewhere specified. Common in urban construction.
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
• Document hydraulic flow rates to differentiate from simpler loaders
• Avoid misdeclaring cab type, as enclosed vs open affects some regs
• Pre-clear noise emission certificates for EU-origin machines