New Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator from Japan
The Komatsu PC200-8 is a new mid-size hydraulic excavator for construction and mining operations, featuring advanced hydraulics for precise digging. Classified under HTS 8429.59.5060 as a new, other mechanical shovel not fitting front-end or semiconductor-specific categories.
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 original bill of lading specifying 'new' condition and model details for accurate HTS verification
• Check for country-of-origin rules; many Asian manufacturers qualify for GSP duty reductions
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming no custom modifications that could reclassify as parts under 8431