Volvo SD160 Soil Compactor from China
The Volvo SD160 is a self-propelled vibratory soil compactor designed for tamping and compacting earth layers in landfill and highway projects. Falls under HTS 8430.50.50.00 for compacting machinery used on minerals and ores.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify vibration frequency specs to confirm compaction classification
• Separate smooth drum vs padfoot drum variants in import declarations
• Avoid misclassification by documenting soil-specific vs asphalt use