Caterpillar 320D Crawler Backhoe from Germany
Caterpillar 320D features a 360° revolving superstructure on crawler tracks with backhoe boom, designed for digging trenches and foundations. Classified under HTS 8429.52.1020 as new, other crawler-mounted excavators with revolving superstructure. Ideal for construction and mining operations requiring mobility over rough terrain.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed specification sheets confirming crawler mounting and 360° rotation for accurate classification
• Check country-of-origin rules as many models have Asian assembly; may qualify for preferential tariffs
• Budget for oversized load permits and heavy equipment transport insurance during import