Vermeer RT950 Trench Roller from Mexico
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 — 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 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