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Vibratory Plate Compactor from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Note vibration amplitude in specs to confirm machinery type

• Package engines separately if over certain horsepower to reduce duties

• Ensure hand-arm vibration compliance labels