Used Caterpillar 320D Hydraulic Excavator from Germany
A rebuilt Caterpillar 320D is a tracked hydraulic excavator designed for digging, trenching, and material handling in construction sites. It falls under HTS 8429.59.50.80 as a used or rebuilt mechanical shovel/excavator, distinguished from new models by its refurbished condition after prior use.
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 rebuild certification and hours of use via manufacturer logs to confirm 'used or rebuilt' status and avoid new classification
• Obtain detailed inspection reports on engine, hydraulics, and undercarriage to comply with CBP condition requirements
• Declare prior usage accurately; misclassification as new can lead to penalties up to 3x duties