Caterpillar 538 Log Loader from China
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 — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include emission compliance docs for diesel engines per EPA standards; label as 'woodland log loader' clearly
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