New Caterpillar 320D Hydraulic Excavator from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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