Ditch Witch RT45 Ladder Trencher
The Ditch Witch RT45 is a ride-on, self-propelled ladder-type trencher used for municipal sewer and water line installation. It is classified under tariff item 8429.59.00 as an 'other' mechanical shovel, excavator, or shovel loader, since it is not a bulldozer, grader, or road roller. Its ladder bucket system and self-propelled design place it in this residual category.
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 trencher is considered self-propelled earth-moving machinery rather than an excavator
Heading 84.30 covers other moving, grading, and earth-working machinery, which may be more specific.
If importing buckets or digging teeth as replacement parts
Parts for trenching machines are classified under heading 84.31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the trencher's tires or tracks are free of mud and plant material to meet CBSA biosecurity requirements
• Provide a detailed commercial invoice with the engine serial number and country of origin to support tariff classification
• Check whether the unit is eligible for duty deferral under the Customs Bonded Warehouse program if it will be re-exported
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