Caterpillar 657G Wheel Tractor Scraper
The Caterpillar 657G is a large self-propelled wheel tractor scraper with a heaped capacity exceeding 13.7 cubic meters, designed for high-volume earthmoving in construction and mining. It falls under tariff item 8429.30.00 as a self-propelled scraper, which includes machines that scrape, transport, and dump material in a continuous operation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is a tamping machine or road roller instead of a scraper
Heading 8429 covers several self-propelled earthmoving machines; tamping machines and road rollers are separate tariff items.
If importing buckets, shovels, grabs, or grips as parts
Parts for scrapers, such as buckets or blades, are classified under heading 8431 as parts of machinery of heading 8429.
If the vehicle is a dump truck designed for highway use
Self-propelled vehicles primarily designed for transporting goods on roads are classified in Chapter 87, not as scrapers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scraper is new and not used, as used units may be subject to different import requirements
• Provide the original manufacturer's specifications and serial number to CBSA for verification of the self-propelled scraper classification
• Consider the GST/HST applicable at the border, in addition to any duty
Related Products under Tariff item 8429.30.00
Case 621E Scraper
A new tractor scraper with a compact bowl capacity of 13.7 m³ or less, designed for versatile site work. It qualifies as a new self-propelled scraper under tariff item 8429.30.00.
Case 860B Elevating Scraper
A self-propelled elevating scraper with a chain elevator mechanism designed for high-volume loading in dam construction and heavy civil projects. It cuts, elevates, and transports earth in a single operation, qualifying as a scraper under tariff item 8429.30.00.
Caterpillar 615C Series II Scrapers
A new self-propelled wheel tractor-scraper with a heaped capacity not exceeding 13.7 m³, designed for earthmoving in construction sites. Its size and function qualify it under tariff item 8429.30.00.
Caterpillar 615C Wheel Tractor Scraper
A self-propelled wheel tractor scraper with a large capacity bowl that is hydraulically elevated to scrape and transport soil. It is designed for earthmoving operations and fits the definition of a scraper under tariff item 8429.30.00.
John Deere 627G Wheel Tractor-Scraper
A compact new wheel tractor-scraper with a bowl capacity under 13.7 m³, designed for efficient material handling in road construction. It qualifies as a new self-propelled scraper under tariff item 8429.30.00.
John Deere 644K Wheel Loader Scraper
A self-propelled wheel scraper specialized for mining operations, featuring a hydraulic bowl and ejector for efficient overburden removal. Its design for cutting, elevating, and carrying earth qualifies it as a scraper under tariff item 8429.30.00.