Caterpillar 320D2 Hydraulic Crawler Backhoe from Japan
Caterpillar 320D2 is a new hydraulic excavator on crawler tracks with 360° revolving superstructure, equipped for backhoe operations in mining and construction. Classified under HTS 8429.52.1010 for its hydraulic drive system and crawler mounting as a mechanical shovel. Features advanced hydraulic controls for precise digging.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include detailed bill of materials (BOM) listing hydraulic components to avoid reclassification as parts
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