Caterpillar 988K XE Wheel Loader
The Caterpillar 988K XE is a new wheel-type front-end shovel loader with an integral tractor design and rear engine mounting, featuring 4-wheel drive and a bucket capacity of 4.7 m³. It falls under HTS 8429.51.1040 due to its specific size range for heavy-duty material handling in construction and mining. This classification applies to self-propelled machines built as complete integral units.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bucket capacity 5.2 m³ or larger
Larger bucket sizes shift to subsequent statistical suffixes within the same front-end shovel loader subheading.
If classified primarily as a tractor with detachable front-end attachment
Detachable loader attachments on standard tractors fall under machinery for agricultural or construction use, not integral units.
If track-type instead of wheel-type
Crawler-mounted shovel loaders use tracks for rough terrain, classified separately from wheel-type in the HTS hierarchy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify bucket capacity certification from manufacturer to confirm 3.8-5.2 m³ range; obtain EPA/CARB emissions compliance docs for engine; inspect for 'new' condition to avoid used equipment headings
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