New Caterpillar 320 Excavator from Germany
The Caterpillar 320 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 8429.52.5010 as new machinery with a full revolving superstructure classified as a mechanical shovel or excavator. This code specifically covers self-propelled models used in earthmoving operations.
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 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 is classified as 'new' with original manufacturer documentation to avoid used machinery rates under 8429.52.5080
• Ensure EPA emissions compliance certification for diesel engines to prevent customs holds at U.S. ports
• Provide detailed technical specs confirming 360° revolving superstructure to distinguish from fixed models