Caterpillar 336F Hydraulic Excavator from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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