Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator from Japan
The Komatsu PC200-8 is a mid-sized hydraulic excavator for construction, mining, and demolition tasks with advanced hydraulic systems for precise digging. Classified under HTS 8429.59.50 as 'other' self-propelled mechanical shovels/excavators, excluding track-laying or specific loader types. It fits due to its general-purpose earthmoving capabilities.
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
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration of conformity for HTS classification to prevent customs disputes
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain Japanese excavators and prepare bond if applicable
• Ensure hydraulic fluid and cab components meet US safety standards to avoid entry refusals