Crawler Cable Crane for Construction from Japan
A tracked mobile crane using cable hoists for heavy lifting in rough terrain construction projects. Classified in HTS 8705.10.00.10 due to its design as a cable-operated special purpose motor vehicle for crane functions. It meets chapter notes excluding transport-focused vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(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
• Provide engineering drawings showing cable winch system to distinguish from hydraulic crawlers
• Ensure GVWR and axle configs comply with road vehicle standards if registered for highway use
• Document as 'new' per statistical notes if unsold by manufacturer; used units require title transfer proof