Caterpillar D8T Agricultural Track Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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 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