New Caterpillar 320D Hydraulic Excavator from Germany
The Caterpillar 320D is a new self-propelled hydraulic excavator designed for digging, trenching, and material handling in construction sites. It falls under HTS 8429.59.5060 as a new mechanical shovel/excavator, not specialized for semiconductor manufacturing, with a standard bucket and boom configuration for general earthmoving.
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 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 the machine is classified as 'new' with manufacturer certification to qualify under 8429.59.5060; used units shift to other subheadings
• Ensure EPA emissions compliance documentation for diesel engines to avoid customs delays
• Provide detailed specs confirming it's not semiconductor-specific to prevent misclassification under statistical notes