Caterpillar 305E2 CR Peat Digger from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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