Caterpillar 657G Wheel Tractor Scraper from China
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 — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [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