Kubota U17 Peat Field Excavator from Japan
Self-propelled compact excavator with low ground pressure tracks ideal for peat field extraction, featuring quick-attach systems for peat-specific tooling. Falls under HTS 8430.50.10.00 for its peat excavator functionality.
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
• Document track design specs showing adaptation for soft peat terrain
• Comply with USDA import requirements for agricultural machinery
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as general mini-excavator without peat proof