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%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 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