Caterpillar D8T Crawler Tractor from Japan
A new track-laying dozer tractor with a C15 ACERT engine delivering 169.5 kW net power, built for pushing earth and heavy materials in construction sites. Classified under HTS 8701.30.5045 for new track-laying tractors in the specified power range, distinct from 8709 farm tractors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(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
• Provide detailed engine specs and power certification to customs for power band verification
• Confirm track type (steel vs rubber) as it affects subheading within 8701
• Prepare for potential USDA or DOT inspections if marketed for mixed ag/construction use