Caterpillar D6T Self-Propelled Bulldozer from Germany
The Caterpillar D6T is a medium-sized self-propelled bulldozer equipped with a powerful diesel engine and a large blade for pushing earth and materials. It falls under HTS 8429.19.00 as an 'other' bulldozer, distinct from track-laying models classified elsewhere, typically featuring wheeled or specialized propulsion for construction sites.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 engine emissions compliance with EPA standards and obtain necessary certifications before import
• Include detailed technical specs and operator manuals in documentation to confirm classification as non-track-laying bulldozer
• Avoid misclassification as parts by importing fully assembled units with proof of self-propulsion capability