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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8429.52.50Same rate: 35%

If used for general earth excavation rather than peat

General self-propelled excavators without peat specialization fall under heading 8429 for bulldozers and similar machinery.

8430.50.50.00Same rate: 35%

If not self-propelled

Non-self-propelled peat excavators are classified separately under other other machinery in 8430.50.50.

8704.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as complete vehicle chassis with cab

Dumpers designed for off-highway use may shift to Chapter 87 if primarily vehicle-like rather than excavating machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine's self-propelled capability and peat-specific design in technical specs for correct classification under 8430.50.10.00

Obtain certificates confirming adaptation for peat bogs to avoid reclassification as general excavators

Check for EPA emissions compliance if diesel-powered, as agricultural machinery imports often require it