Caterpillar D8T Agricultural Track Tractor from Japan
The Caterpillar D8T is a new track-laying tractor with approximately 100 kW net engine power, optimized for heavy-duty farm operations like plowing and hauling. Classified in HTS 8701.30.50.30 due to its track-laying design for agriculture and power range of 93.3-119.4 kW. It includes advanced hydraulics for implement compatibility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document track type (rubber vs steel) as it affects duty; steel tracks may trigger additional scrutiny
• Comply with USDA import requirements for ag machinery; declare intended use to prevent misclassification
• Avoid presenting with mounted implements, as chapter notes keep tools in their own headings