Volvo SD160 Soil Compactor from Japan
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 — 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
• 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