Rebuilt Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator from Japan
The Komatsu PC200-8 is a mid-sized hydraulic excavator rebuilt for extended service life, used in demolition and earthmoving. Classified in 8429.59.50.80 due to its used or rebuilt status as a mechanical excavator.
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 rebuild warranty and service history to substantiate classification and facilitate customs clearance
• Check for EPA/CARB emissions compliance on diesel engines, as used imports may require retrofits
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete serial number tracing, which can trigger valuation disputes