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%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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