Caterpillar 657G Wheel Tractor Scraper from Canada
The Caterpillar 657G is a large self-propelled wheel tractor scraper with a heaped capacity exceeding 13.7 cubic meters, designed for high-volume earthmoving in construction and mining. It falls under HTS 8429.30.0040 as a new scraper exceeding the specified capacity threshold per statistical notes for heavy earthmoving machinery.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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 machine's heaped capacity certification exceeds 13.7 m³ with manufacturer specs for accurate HTS classification
• Include detailed bill of lading noting 'new' condition and self-propelled scraper type to avoid reclassification
• Prepare EPA emissions compliance docs for diesel engines common in these large scrapers