Caterpillar 992K Wheel Loader from Germany
The Caterpillar 992K is a large front-end shovel loader with a 119.3 kW+ engine, designed for heavy-duty material handling in mining and construction. It falls under HTS 8429.51.5050 as a new mechanical shovel loader exceeding 119.3 kW power rating. Its bucket capacity and hydraulic system enable loading aggregates, ore, and earth.
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 exceeds 119.3 kW with manufacturer specs; obtain EPA emissions compliance for diesel engines; ensure ROPS/FOPS cab certification for safety standards