Caterpillar 305E2 CR Peat Digger from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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