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Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader

The Caterpillar 950 is a wheel-type front-end shovel loader designed for loading, digging, and material handling in construction sites. It features a front-mounted bucket and rubber tires for mobility on various terrains, classifying it under HTS 8429.51.10 as a wheel-type mechanical shovel loader.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8429.52.10Same rate: 50%

If track-type instead of wheel-type

Crawler-mounted front-end shovel loaders fall under track-laying classification.

8704.10Lower: 10% vs 50%

If primarily road-building type dumpers

Wheel-type vehicles designed mainly for road construction with dumping capability shift to Chapter 87.

8430.50.50Lower: 35% vs 50%

If sold as other moving, grading, leveling machinery

Equipment functioning more as graders or levelers rather than shovel loaders uses different provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify engine emissions compliance with EPA standards and obtain necessary certifications before import

Ensure accurate classification by confirming wheel-type configuration and front-end shovel mechanism

Prepare detailed technical specs and operator manuals to avoid customs reclassification