John Deere 250G Peat Excavator from Germany
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.
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
• 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