Caterpillar 320D Hydraulic Excavator from China
The Caterpillar 320D is a self-propelled hydraulic excavator with a 360-degree revolving superstructure, equipped with a diesel engine and hydraulic arm for digging and loading operations. It falls under HTS 8429.52.50 as it is a mechanical shovel/excavator with full rotation, not classified as front-end shovel loaders. This machine is widely used in construction sites for earthmoving tasks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the machine's 360-degree revolving superstructure certification and engine specs for accurate classification under 8429.52.50
• Obtain OEM documentation proving it's not a front-end shovel loader to avoid misclassification into 8429.52.30
• Check EPA emissions compliance for diesel engines to prevent customs holds on environmental grounds