Caterpillar 930M Wheel Loader from Germany
The Caterpillar 930M is a new front-end shovel loader with a 90 kW engine, designed for material handling in construction and mining. It falls under HTS 8429.51.50.30 due to its power rating between 67.1 kW and 93.2 kW, self-propelled design, and classification as a new mechanical shovel loader.
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 67.1-93.2 kW range for accurate HTS classification
• Ensure EPA or equivalent emissions compliance documentation for new machinery imports to avoid customs delays