Caterpillar 906 Compact Wheel Loader

Caterpillar 906 is a new wheel-type front-end shovel loader with 42 kW power, featuring hydrostatic transmission for precise loading control. It falls under HTS 8429.51.5010 as mechanical shovel loaders under 44.7 kW, ideal for material handling in urban construction. The machine includes a quick-attach bucket system.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8429.51.50.60Same rate: 35%

If power rating exactly 44.7 kW or higher but under next threshold

Power breakpoints determine statistical suffixes within the same heading.

8708.10.30Higher: 102.5% vs 35%

If imported as body/components for assembly into complete loader

Parts of machinery in Chapter 87 if not fully assembled/self-propelled.

8429Same rate: 35%

If equipped with primary tamping/road roller functionality

Multi-purpose road construction machines classified by principal function.

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Certify ROPS/FOPS cab structure compliance for operator safety standards

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