Vermeer RT950 Trench Roller from Germany
The Vermeer RT950 is a self-propelled ride-on trench roller designed for compacting soil in narrow trench excavations during utility installations. It falls under HTS 8429.59.50.40 as a new self-propelled ditcher and trencher classified as 'other' mechanical shovels, excavators, and shovel loaders, specifically for trenching operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for self-propelled machinery to meet OSHA and EPA import standards
• Include detailed technical specs and operator manuals in documentation to confirm classification as 'other ditchers and trenchers'
• Avoid misclassification as agricultural equipment by providing evidence of construction end-use; common pitfall leads to audits