Caterpillar 320D Crawler Backhoe from Japan
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 — 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 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