Construction Equipment from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for construction equipment imported from China.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on construction equipment from China?
Construction Equipment imported into the United States from China must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Construction Equipment — Duty Rates
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Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on excavators?
Excavators (HTS 8429.52 or 8430.50) have base duty rates of 0-2%. Self-propelled construction equipment is generally subject to low or zero duties. Section 301 tariffs add 25% on Chinese-origin equipment.
Are cranes subject to import duties?
Mobile cranes (HTS 8426) have base duty rates of 0-2%. Tower cranes and overhead cranes may have slightly different rates. The main cost concern is Section 301 tariffs on Chinese cranes.
What HTS codes cover construction machinery?
Construction equipment falls under HTS 8426 (cranes), 8429 (bulldozers, graders, excavators), 8430 (earthmoving machinery), and 8431 (parts for construction equipment).
What tariffs apply to construction equipment from China?
Construction Equipment imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for construction equipment from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to construction equipment from China?
Construction Equipment classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or China import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when construction equipment are imported into the United States from China. It is not China's own import tariff schedule for goods entering China.
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