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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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