Volvo EC220E Excavator from Japan
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 — 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 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