Komatsu HD605-8 Mining Dump Truck from Mexico
The Komatsu HD605-8 is a heavy-duty off-highway dump truck for mining applications, capable of carrying over 60 tons of material with hydrostatic drive for rough terrain. Classified under HTS 8704.10.50 for dumpers designed exclusively for off-highway use, excluding any on-road modifications. Its design prioritizes payload capacity over highway compliance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 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
• Provide engine certification under non-road diesel regulations; highway engines trigger different duties
• Document payload specs and off-road tire ratings to confirm dumper classification
• Avoid misclassification by excluding cab air conditioning if it implies on-road comfort standards