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Portable Soil Compactor

Hand-guided or towed soil compactor plate for tamping and compacting earth in construction sites. Falls under HTS 8430.69.01.00 as non-self-propelled compacting machinery for earth.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8429.40.00Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If self-propelled concrete compactor

Self-propelled compactors for concrete classify separately in 8429.40.

8430.61.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for garden/lawn soil preparation

Lawn-type compactors with integral propulsion go to 8430.61.

8479.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If mechanical appliances for construction not specified

Unspecified mechanical construction appliances may default to 8479.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm non-self-propelled status with weight and propulsion specs under 1 ton typically

• Include vibration/compaction force data for accurate earth-work classification