Caterpillar 320D Hydraulic Excavator from Japan
The Caterpillar 320D is a tracked hydraulic excavator designed for digging, trenching, and material handling in construction sites. It falls under HTS 8429.59.50 as a self-propelled mechanical shovel/excavator not specified elsewhere in the subheading, such as track-laying or wheel types. This classification covers general-purpose excavators used in earthmoving operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine emissions compliance with EPA or equivalent standards for importation into the US
• Include detailed technical specs and operator manuals to confirm classification as a self-propelled excavator
• Avoid misclassification by distinguishing from front-end shovel loaders, which may fall under different notes