Caterpillar 538 Grapple Skidder
A rubber-tired grapple skidder designed to drag felled trees from harvest sites to loading areas in forestry operations. Its specialized grappling mechanism and off-road chassis make it dedicated forestry machinery, not general-purpose agricultural equipment. This places it under tariff item 8436.80.00 as other forestry machinery.
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 skidder is a self-propelled wheeled loader with a bucket instead of a grapple
Self-propelled loaders with buckets are classified under heading 8429, not as specialized forestry machinery.
If the vehicle is primarily a truck chassis with a forestry body
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods are classified in Chapter 87 when the vehicle is the principal element.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the skidder is declared as forestry machinery with a clear description of its grapple function to avoid misclassification as agricultural equipment
• Have the original manufacturer's specifications ready for CBSA officers
• Verify if provincial regulations require additional emissions or safety certifications before importation
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