Caterpillar 657G Wheel Tractor Scraper from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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