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%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 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