Caterpillar 615C Series II Scrapers from Japan
New self-propelled wheel tractor-scrapers with a heaped capacity not exceeding 13.7 m³, designed for earthmoving in construction sites. Classified under HTS 8429.30.0020 as new scrapers due to their specific size and function in scooping and transporting loose soil.
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 the heaped capacity certification from manufacturer to confirm ≤13.7 m³ for this subheading
• Include detailed specs like blade type and tractor power in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification
• Check EPA emissions standards for the diesel engine to ensure US compliance