Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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