New Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader from Germany
A new front-end shovel loader with a 55 kW engine, designed for loading, digging, and material handling in construction sites. Classified under HTS 8429.51.50.20 as a new mechanical shovel loader with power between 44.7 kW and 67.1 kW. It features a hydrostatic transmission and bucket capacity of 4.4 cubic meters.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify engine power certification from manufacturer to confirm 44.7-67.1 kW range for correct HTS subheading
• Ensure EPA or CARB emissions compliance documentation for US entry to avoid delays
• Prepare detailed technical specs and CE marking if from EU to prevent misclassification as used equipment