Alpina Sherpa Snow Transporter from Japan
The Alpina Sherpa is a diesel-powered snow transporter for carrying resort staff or skiers short distances on groomed snow paths. Under HTS 8703.10.50 for 'other' snow-designed person vehicles, featuring passenger seats and snow tracks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Certify diesel emissions compliance under EPA/CARB for import eligibility
• Distinguish from tractors via passenger seating documentation