Caterpillar 538 Log Loader from Canada
Caterpillar 538 is a track-mounted log loader for rough woodland terrain, equipped with a knuckleboom for loading logs onto transport vehicles. Classified under HTS 8428.90.0310 for its specialized role in woodland log handling beyond simple skidding. It features high-lift capabilities ideal for steep logging sites.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include emission compliance docs for diesel engines per EPA standards; label as 'woodland log loader' clearly
• Pitfall: undervaluing by omitting hydraulic system costs—declare full MSRP