Manitowoc MCi 50-2 Mobile Crane from China
The Manitowoc MCi 50-2 is a 50-ton city crane on a compact truck chassis, optimized for tight urban spaces with a 38-meter boom. Under HTS 8705.10.00, it is a mobile crane special purpose vehicle for construction lifting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Document principal use as crane via sales literature; secure FMCSA placarding approval
• Common issue: Overlooking state-specific crane registration requirements post-import