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Trench Excavator Attachment from Japan

A non-self-propelled trencher for digging narrow trenches in earth for utilities or drainage. It qualifies under HTS 8430.69.01.00 as other excavating machinery not self-propelled.

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

• Classify based on primary earth-excavating function; provide trenching depth specs

• Label clearly as attachment only to prevent self-propelled misclassification