Tadano ATF 180G-5 All-Terrain Crane from Japan
The Tadano ATF 180G-5 is a 5-axle all-terrain mobile crane capable of 180 metric ton lifts, used in construction and industrial lifting. It qualifies under HTS 8705.10.0050 for other mobile cranes on self-propelled chassis. Chapter notes confirm classification even with subsidiary transport features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document axle configuration and off-road capabilities to differentiate from truck cranes
• Secure crane-specific import permits and OSHA-equivalent certifications
• Pitfall: Incorrect GVW reporting leading to truck chassis classification