John Deere 850K Crawler Dozer from China
The John Deere 850K Intelligent Dozer features GPS guidance and blade control systems for precision grading. Its track-laying design provides flotation on soft ground conditions. HTS 8429.11.00 covers this self-propelled track-type bulldozer.
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
• Document GPS/grade control systems separately; electronics may require FCC certification
• Provide undercarriage specs including track gauge and shoe width for classification verification
• Avoid misdeclaration as agricultural tractor (8701.91); construction-specific features determine class