New Caterpillar 320 Excavator from Japan
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 — 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 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