Caterpillar 420F2 Backhoe Loader from Japan
The Caterpillar 420F2 is a self-propelled backhoe loader equipped with a front bucket loader and rear backhoe arm for digging. It falls under HTS 8429.59.10 as a mechanical shovel/excavator classified specifically as a backhoe due to its digging mechanism and wheeled self-propulsion.
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 self-propelled status and ensure machine weighs over 20 tons if applicable for duty exemptions; provide OEM specs
• Include detailed engineering diagrams showing backhoe arm and loader bucket to confirm classification as backhoe