Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader

The Caterpillar 950 GC is a self-propelled front-end shovel loader designed for loading, digging, and material handling in construction and mining. It features a front-mounted bucket and hydraulic arms, classifying under HTS 8429.51.50 as 'other' front-end shovel loaders not specified elsewhere. This robust machine excels in quarries and large-scale earthmoving projects.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8429.52.50Same rate: 35%

If track-laying (crawler-type)

Crawler-mounted front-end shovel loaders shift to 8429.52 due to the track-laying mechanism distinguishing them from wheel-based models.

8704.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily for agricultural or forestry use

Loaders designed mainly for farm or logging operations are classified under dumpers/trucks in Chapter 87 rather than construction machinery.

8430.49.80Same rate: 35%

If imported as a set with specialized attachments for boring or piling

When sold as a complete set for earth boring or pile-driving, it falls under other moving, grading, or excavating machinery in 8430.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify engine emissions compliance with EPA or local standards; provide emission certificates to avoid delays

โ€ข Include detailed technical specs and operator manuals in documentation to confirm classification as a front-end loader

โ€ข Check for attachments like buckets or forks, as they may require separate HTS classification if imported disassembled

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