Hand-Guided Vibratory Rammer from Japan
A jump rammer or tamper used for compacting cohesive soils like clay in trench backfilling. Classified under HTS 8430.61.00.00 for non-self-propelled tamping machinery for earth.
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
• Provide vibration frequency and compaction force specs in documentation
• Label clearly as for earth/soil use to distinguish from industrial compactors
• Avoid classifying walk-behind models with propulsion as self-propelled