Caterpillar 420F2 Backhoe Loader from Germany
The Caterpillar 420F2 is a self-propelled backhoe loader with a 360-degree revolving superstructure, featuring a front bucket loader and rear backhoe arm for digging. It falls under HTS 8429.52.10 as a backhoe designed for excavation and material handling in construction sites. The machine's hydraulic-powered digging equipment and rotating cab classify it specifically as a backhoe within mechanical shovels and excavators.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 360-degree revolving superstructure and backhoe configuration in technical specs to confirm HTS 8429.52.10 classification; provide OEM documentation
• Ensure compliance with EPA emissions standards for the diesel engine and include certificates for customs clearance to avoid delays