Construction Equipment Import Tariffs
US import tariffs on construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and earthmoving machines. HTS codes and duty rates.
Quick answer for importers
How do you find the US import duty for construction equipment?
Start by identifying the correct 10-digit HTS code for the exact construction equipment product, then apply the base MFN duty and any country-of-origin tariff overlays such as Section 301, Section 232, Section 122, FTA preference, or AD/CVD exposure. Most construction equipment classifications begin in HTS Chapter 84 or HTS Chapter 87.
Construction Equipment Import Duty by Country of Origin
Relevant HTS Codes for Construction Equipment
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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).
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