Hydraulic Pile Extractor Rig from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide soil type compatibility data in invoices; ensure hydraulic fluid specs meet EPA standards; pitfall is confusing with general scrap grapples