Ariens Deluxe 28 Snowblower from Japan
A 28-inch two-stage snowblower with power steering and electric start, ideal for heavy snowfall in suburban areas. Classified under HTS 8430.20.00.90 for 'other' snowblowers due to its wheeled, self-propelled design for earth/snow removal. Excludes specialized airport or municipal models.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain country-of-origin certification for steel components to avoid anti-dumping duties; label fuel type clearly
• Pitfall: Incorrectly declaring as agricultural machinery—snowblowers are specifically under heading 8430