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%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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