Caterpillar 305E2 CR Peat Digger
Self-propelled mini excavator with narrow tracks and peat harvesting bucket optimized for soft, wet peat fields, used in horticultural peat moss production. Classified under HTS 8430.50.10.00 due to its specific design for peat excavation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for general construction front-end loaders
If the machine functions primarily as a loader rather than excavator, it moves to 8429.51 for self-propelled loaders.
If specialized for other boring or extracting
Machinery for extracting minerals other than peat falls under broader 8430.49 provisions.
If imported as tractor with excavator attachment
Tractors with integrated excavator arms are classified in Chapter 87 based on principal function as tractors.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include manufacturer documentation proving peat-specific modifications like extended undercarriage for bog operation
• Ensure hydraulic system specs meet US safety standards to prevent customs holds
• Declare fuel type accurately; biofuel-capable models may qualify for duty reductions
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John Deere 250G Peat Excavator
A compact self-propelled track excavator specifically designed for peat extraction in boggy terrains, featuring a long-reach boom and specialized bucket for scooping wet peat moss. It falls under HTS 8430.50.10.00 as a self-propelled peat excavator within other earth-moving machinery.
Volvo EC18E Peat Harvesting Excavator
Ultra-compact self-propelled excavator tailored for peat harvesting operations, equipped with a clamshell bucket for efficient peat loading into transport vehicles. It qualifies for HTS 8430.50.10.00 as specialized self-propelled peat excavation machinery.
Kubota U17 Peat Field Excavator
Self-propelled compact excavator with low ground pressure tracks ideal for peat field extraction, featuring quick-attach systems for peat-specific tooling. Falls under HTS 8430.50.10.00 for its peat excavator functionality.
Hitachi ZX17U-5 Peat Bog Dredger-Excavator
Self-propelled micro excavator designed for peat bog operations with amphibious tracks and specialized suction-excavation arm for wet peat recovery. Classified in HTS 8430.50.10.00 as peat-specific self-propelled excavating machinery.