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Shipping Heavy Equipment to Myanmar

In 2025 the United States reported exporting 2 machines worth $308 thousand to Myanmar in the 15 classes we track, level with 2024. None of the carrier schedules we track lists a direct call in Myanmar, so we confirm the routing with each quote. RoRo service: Limited from the East and Gulf Coast, regular from the West Coast. Duty and VAT on a $100,000 CIF excavator come to $8,150, or 8.2% of its value.

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U.S. machines shipped here in 2025[1]
2
Duty and VAT on a $100,000 CIF excavator[2]
$8,150
RoRo from the East and Gulf Coast[3]
Limited

Targeted sanctions: OFAC Burma sanctions target military regime and state enterprises; EAR military end-user rule applies.

The four ways to ship machinery to Myanmar

Container, flat rack, RoRo and breakbulk, with where each one lands. RoRo availability is by U.S. coast; the other three are booked on the services that run when the cargo is ready.

The four ways to ship machinery to Myanmar
MethodFrom the U.S.Where it lands, and conditions
ContainerBooked on requestContainer ports: Port of Yangon, Thilawa Port. No schedule we track lists a direct call, so the carrier and any transshipment are confirmed at booking.
Flat rackBooked on requestFor machines too wide or tall for a closed box, on container lines that accept out-of-gauge cargo. Discharge at Port of Yangon, Thilawa Port, subject to the terminal taking flat racks.
RoRoLimited from the East and Gulf Coast, regular from the West CoastRoRo ports: Port of Yangon. Carriers call these routes on their schedules[3]; we confirm the next sailing at booking.
BreakbulkLiner breakbulk or charterFor cargo too large or heavy for a flat rack, loaded by ship or shore crane. Breakbulk and heavy-lift ports: Port of Yangon, Thilawa Port.

What the U.S. ships to Myanmar

U.S. exports to Myanmar by machine class, 2025 against 2024, as reported by the United States to UN Comtrade[1]. Units are as declared; the average is customs value divided by units.

What the U.S. ships to Myanmar
Machine classUnits 2025Units 2024Change in unitsValue 2025Average per unit[1]
Diesel generator sets21+100%$308 thousand$154 thousand
Motor graders01–$0–

A dash means the quantity was not reported for that year. Classes the U.S. did not ship here in either year are left out.

Import duty on machinery in Myanmar

The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty applied to each machine class, as a simple average of the national tariff lines under its HS subheading[2]. Preferential rates under trade agreements can be lower.

Import duty on machinery in Myanmar
Machine classHS subheadingMFN applied dutyRange across linesTariff year[2]
Excavators8429.523%–2023
Wheel loaders8429.513%–2023
Crawler dozers8429.113%–2023
Motor graders8429.203%–2023
Backhoes and other excavating machines8429.593%–2023
Crawler and rough-terrain cranes8426.413%–2023
Forklifts and telehandlers8427.203%–2023
Off-highway dump trucks8704.108.9%7.5–10%2023
Wheeled tractors8701.931.5%0–3%2023
Crawler tractors8701.303%–2023
Combine harvesters8433.510%–2023
Self-propelled drill rigs8430.413%–2023
Crushers8474.203%–2023
Diesel generator sets8502.133%–2023
Truck-mounted cranes8705.103%–2023

The range shows the lowest and highest line within the subheading; a dash means every line has the same rate.

Worked example: a $100,000 excavator

Import duty: 3% of $100,000 CIF is $3,000 (HS 8429.52, 2023 tariff)[2].

Commercial tax: 5% of the duty-inclusive $103,000 is $5,150[4]

Total duty and tax: $8,150, or 8.2% of CIF.

  • Excise, port charges, broker fees and any registration tax are extra. The final rate depends on the exact tariff line your broker declares.

Vehicles and other taxes

Myanmar applies an import duty plus a commercial tax on vehicles, with licensing and frequently-changing policy. Sanctions and political conditions add uncertainty — confirm feasibility and compliance before booking.

Source: Myanmar Customs Department, checked June 2026.

  • Import duty: Customs duty by HS code (confirm)
  • VAT: Commercial tax (confirm current rate)
  • Other charges: Import licensing; policy changes frequently

U.S. export controls

Targeted sanctions. OFAC Burma sanctions target military regime and state enterprises; EAR military end-user rule applies.[5][6]

OFAC Burma Sanctions (EO 14014) block designated military-linked persons and state enterprises; see OFAC's Burma Business Advisory. EAR §744.21 requires a licence for Supp. 2 to Part 744 items for any Burmese military end use or end user. Screen consignees for military ownership; earth-moving kit for military-linked mining is a red flag.

Documents for Myanmar

The papers a machinery shipment to Myanmar usually needs at destination. Your consignee and their customs broker confirm the list for the exact cargo.

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Equipment Specifications
  • Import License
  • Compliance Documentation

U.S. export rules

What every shipment from the U.S. has to clear before it sails, whatever the destination.

Electronic Export Information (15 CFR 30)U.S. Census Bureau

Electronic Export Information is filed in AES for each Schedule B number worth more than $2,500 going to one consignee on one conveyance, and for every vehicle whatever its value. For vessel cargo it is due at least 24 hours before loading; the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) goes to the carrier with the booking.[7][8]

Applies to: Any Schedule B line over $2,500, and every vehicle

Used self-propelled vehicles: 72-hour ruleU.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. regulations count self-propelled construction and agricultural machinery as vehicles. A used one must be filed in AES at least 72 hours before export, whatever its value or destination, and the ITN, the VIN or serial number and the ownership documents go to CBP at the port of export. Filing after departure is not allowed.[9][10][8]

Applies to: Used machines that drive: excavators, loaders, dozers, tractors, trucks

ISPM 15 wood packagingIPPC, administered in the U.S. by USDA APHIS

Wood packaging and dunnage must be heat-treated to a core temperature of 56 °C for at least 30 minutes, or fumigated, and carry the IPPC mark with the US country code, the facility number and HT or MB. Marked wood can be reused; repaired or remanufactured wood must be treated and marked again.[11]

Applies to: Crates, skids, blocking and dunnage

Export classification under the EAR (ECCN or EAR99)BIS (U.S. Department of Commerce)

An item subject to the EAR is either listed on the Commerce Control List under an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or classified EAR99, the basket for items not listed. The ECCN’s reasons for control, read against the Commerce Country Chart, decide whether the destination needs a license. An EAR99 item rarely needs one, but no item, EAR99 included, may go to a person under a denial order or to a prohibited end use or end user without BIS authorization.[12][13][14]

Applies to: Every export of goods subject to the Export Administration Regulations

Clearance notes for Myanmar

  • Yangon and Thilawa are the main gateways; import licensing applies.
  • Confirm sanctions/compliance and current policy before shipping.
  • Frequently-changing policy plus sanctions exposure make Myanmar high-uncertainty — verify feasibility first.

Questions buyers ask

How much heavy equipment does the U.S. ship to Myanmar?

U.S. exporters reported 2 machines worth $308 thousand to Myanmar in 2025 across 15 machine classes, level with 2024. The largest class by value was diesel generator sets, at $308 thousand. Figures are U.S. export declarations reported to UN Comtrade.

How long does shipping from the U.S. to Myanmar take?

None of the carrier schedules we track lists a direct call in Myanmar. Cargo moves on container lines, usually through a transshipment hub, or on a RoRo or breakbulk sailing to Port of Yangon; we confirm the current routing and transit with each quote.

Can I ship machinery to Myanmar by RoRo?

RoRo service: Limited from the East and Gulf Coast, regular from the West Coast. RoRo suits machines that drive or tow on board. Ports that take RoRo cargo: Port of Yangon. Where RoRo does not run, machines ship on flat racks or as breakbulk.

What duty and VAT apply to a used excavator in Myanmar?

The MFN duty on excavators averages 3% of CIF, and Commercial tax is 5% on the duty-inclusive value. On a $100,000 CIF excavator that comes to $8,150 before excise, port and broker charges.

Do U.S. export controls affect shipments to Myanmar?

OFAC Burma sanctions target military regime and state enterprises; EAR military end-user rule applies. OFAC Burma Sanctions (EO 14014) block designated military-linked persons and state enterprises; see OFAC's Burma Business Advisory. EAR §744.21 requires a licence for Supp. 2 to Part 744 items for any Burmese military end use or end user. Screen consignees for military ownership; earth-moving kit for military-linked mining is a red flag.

Which documents do I need to ship to Myanmar?

A shipment to Myanmar usually needs: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Equipment Specifications, Import License, Compliance Documentation. From the U.S., the export filing (EEI) goes in before loading, and titled machines need their title at the port 72 hours before export.

Export checklist (PDF)

A one-page checklist with the facts on this page for shipping Myanmar: methods, duty, rules and documents. Give it to your customs broker.

Download the checklist

Sources

Every figure on this page comes from the documents below, each checked on the date shown. Carriers and authorities revise them, so we confirm the current figure when we book.

  1. [1]World Bank WITS, UN Comtrade: exports reported by the United States, checked October 18, 2026
  2. [2]UNCTAD TRAINS via World Bank WITS: MFN applied tariff, checked October 18, 2026
  3. [3]Höegh Autoliners, Main trade routes (Annual Report 2023), checked October 18, 2026
  4. [4]Internal Revenue Department Myanmar, Union Taxation Law 2025 (Law 6/2025), checked October 2026
  5. [5]OFAC – Burma-Related Sanctions, checked October 2026
  6. [6]eCFR 15 CFR § 744.21 – Military end use / end user restrictions, checked October 2026
  7. [7]eCFR, 15 CFR 30.37 Miscellaneous exemptions (Foreign Trade Regulations), checked October 18, 2026
  8. [8]U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Regulations FAQs, checked October 18, 2026
  9. [9]eCFR, 19 CFR 192.1 Definitions (used self-propelled vehicles), checked October 18, 2026
  10. [10]U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Exporting used self-propelled vehicles, checked October 18, 2026
  11. [11]USDA APHIS, Export ISPM 15-compliant wood packaging material, checked October 18, 2026
  12. [12]eCFR, 15 CFR 734.3 Items subject to the EAR (EAR99), checked October 18, 2026
  13. [13]eCFR, 15 CFR 738.4 Determining whether a license is required, checked October 18, 2026
  14. [14]eCFR, 15 CFR 732.3 Steps regarding the ten general prohibitions, checked October 18, 2026

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