John Deere 210K Compact Excavator from Germany
The John Deere 210K is a compact zero-tail-swing excavator ideal for tight urban construction sites and landscaping. It is classified in HTS 8429.59.50 as an 'other' self-propelled excavator, not fitting track-laying or wheel-specific subheadings. Its design emphasizes maneuverability in confined spaces.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Label equipment with country of origin and serial numbers for traceability during customs inspection
• Prepare bills of lading specifying 'self-propelled excavator' to match HTS description accurately
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide cost breakdowns including attachments if bundled