Machinery for public works, building or the like
Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Machinery for public works, building or the like
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8479.10.00
Rebar Tying Machine
An automatic portable machine that ties steel reinforcing bars for concrete pouring in building construction. Under HTS 8479.10.00 as specialized public works preparation machinery.
Wheel Loader
A heavy-duty wheel loader used in construction sites for loading materials like soil, gravel, and debris into trucks or other equipment. It falls under HTS 8479.10.00 as machinery specifically designed for public works and building projects, featuring a front-mounted bucket and hydraulic systems for earthmoving tasks.
Asphalt Paver
An asphalt paver spreads and levels asphalt mix to create smooth road surfaces during public infrastructure projects. Classified under HTS 8479.10.00 for its role in building and road construction machinery, equipped with screed and material distribution systems.
Concrete Mixer Truck
A truck-mounted rotating drum mixer that transports and mixes concrete for on-site pouring in building projects. It is included in HTS 8479.10.00 as machinery integral to public works and construction, blending transit and mixing functions.
Road Roller Compactor
A heavy vibratory or static road roller used to compact soil, asphalt, or gravel layers in road building and public works. Falls under HTS 8479.10.00 as essential building site compaction machinery with smooth or padfoot drums.
Backhoe Loader
A versatile tractor with a front loader bucket and rear backhoe arm for digging and loading in construction sites. Classified in HTS 8479.10.00 for public works and building applications, combining excavation and material handling.
Tower Crane
A tall, stationary crane with a rotating jib used to lift heavy materials to high elevations in building construction. It is covered by HTS 8479.10.00 as specialized machinery for public works and multi-story building projects.
Bulldozer
A tracked tractor with a large front blade for pushing earth, rocks, and debris in site preparation for public works. HTS 8479.10.00 applies to this building machinery designed for grading and clearing land.
Concrete Pump Truck
A truck with a boom arm that pumps liquid concrete to elevated or distant pour sites in construction. Falls under HTS 8479.10.00 as machinery for building and public works concrete placement.
Forklift for Construction
A rough-terrain forklift designed for lifting pallets and materials on building sites and public works. Included in HTS 8479.10.00 for its adaptation to construction environments with extended forks and off-road tires.
Vibratory Plate Compactor
A walk-behind or ride-on machine with a vibrating plate for compacting soil and asphalt in small building areas. HTS 8479.10.00 covers this public works compaction equipment for trenches and foundations.
Scaffolding Hoist
An electric or manual hoist system for raising materials and workers on scaffolding during building construction. Classified under HTS 8479.10.00 as machinery facilitating public works and elevated building tasks.
Pneumatic Road Drill
A heavy pneumatic jackhammer or drill for breaking up concrete and asphalt in public works road repairs. Falls under HTS 8479.10.00 as specialized building and infrastructure maintenance machinery.
Gantry Crane for Construction
A portable gantry crane with overhead beams for lifting heavy precast elements on building sites. HTS 8479.10.00 includes this machinery for public works material handling.
Hydrostatic Road Surfacer
A machine that mills and resurfaces roads using hydrostatic drive for precise control in public works. Classified in HTS 8479.10.00 for building and road maintenance machinery.