Caterpillar 336F Hydraulic Excavator from Japan
The Caterpillar 336F is a new hydraulic excavator featuring a 360-degree revolving superstructure, designed for digging, trenching, and material handling in construction sites. It falls under HTS 8429.52.1030 as a hydraulic mechanical shovel/excavator with backhoe capabilities, meeting the criteria for self-propelled machinery with full rotation.
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
• Verify the machine's new condition with manufacturer certification and ensure 360° superstructure rotation is documented in technical specs
• Obtain EPA emissions compliance for diesel engines and prepare noise level declarations for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as used equipment by providing detailed build date and usage history documentation