Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader from China
The Caterpillar 950 GC is a new front-end shovel loader with a 110 kW engine, designed for loading, digging, and material handling in construction sites. It falls under HTS 8429.51.50.40 as a new mechanical shovel loader with power between 93.2 kW and 119.3 kW. This classification covers self-propelled front-end shovel loaders used in earthmoving operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify engine power rating with manufacturer specs to confirm 93.2-119.3 kW range and 'new' status
• Obtain EPA and CARB certificates for diesel engines; non-compliant units face detention
• Include detailed technical data sheets in documentation to avoid misclassification as smaller loaders