Hydraulic Pile Extractor Rig from Germany
A specialized rig with clamshell grabs and hydraulic rams to pull out old steel or concrete piles from construction sites during demolition or site preparation. It qualifies for HTS 8430.10.00.00 as a pile-extractor designed for earth and foundation work. Ideal for recycling materials in urban redevelopment projects.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide soil type compatibility data in invoices; ensure hydraulic fluid specs meet EPA standards; pitfall is confusing with general scrap grapples