New Caterpillar D8T Crawler Bulldozer from Japan
The Caterpillar D8T is a self-propelled crawler bulldozer designed for heavy-duty earthmoving and site preparation in construction and mining. It features a powerful diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and a large-capacity blade for pushing soil and debris. Classified under HTS 8429.19.0010 as a new bulldozer due to its self-propelled mechanism and primary function of dozing material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status with manufacturer certification to qualify for this subheading; used units fall under 8429.19.0090
• Ensure compliance with EPA emissions standards for diesel engines and include noise level documentation for customs clearance