Plate Compactor PC45

A reversible vibratory plate compactor designed for soil and asphalt compaction in construction sites. It falls under HTS 8430.61.00.00 as non-self-propelled tamping or compacting machinery for earth and minerals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If specially designed for semiconductor wafer processing

Equipment for compacting materials in semiconductor manufacturing falls under statistical provisions for such machinery.

8430.50.50Same rate: 35%

If when self-propelled or mounted on chassis

Self-propelled compacting machinery is classified separately in 8430.50.

8474.10.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as part of concrete mixing set

Compactors integral to concrete mixing equipment are classified with mixers in 8474.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machinery is non-self-propelled to avoid reclassification under self-propelled headings

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