Caterpillar 320D Hydraulic Excavator from Germany
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 — 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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