Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader from Germany
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 — 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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