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Portable Soil Compactor from Japan

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.

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

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

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