Caterpillar Challenger 895 Track Tractor from Mexico
The Caterpillar Challenger 895 is a new track-laying tractor with over 500 hp (373 kW net power), optimized for agricultural operations such as heavy pulling and deep tillage. Classified in HTS 8701.30.10.75 due to its track design, agricultural suitability, and engine power above 257.4 kW threshold. It excels in row-crop farming with advanced hydraulics for implements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document track-laying construction and ag-specific features to distinguish from industrial models
• Obtain manufacturer's net engine power statement for customs verification