New Caterpillar 320 Excavator from Mexico
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 — 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 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