Western Pro HTS Snowplow with Poly Moldboard from Japan
A heavy-duty highway truck snowplow featuring a polyethylene moldboard for corrosion resistance and hydraulic lift/scrape functions. Falls under HTS 8430.20.00 as snowplow machinery specialized for scraping and pushing snow from roads and parking lots. Mounts to medium-duty trucks for municipal winter maintenance.
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
• Include hydraulic system pressure ratings and mounting specs to prove standalone snowplow functionality
• Ensure moldboard material composition declaration (polyethylene vs steel) for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with FMVSS if plow affects vehicle lighting/visibility when mounted