Wheel Loader from Japan
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.
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
• Verify compliance with EPA emissions standards for diesel engines commonly used in wheel loaders
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as agricultural equipment
• Ensure proper labeling of hydraulic fluid types to meet OSHA safety import requirements