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%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
• 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