Caterpillar D11 Track-Type Tractor from China
The Caterpillar D11 is a heavy-duty track-laying tractor designed for hauling and pushing massive loads in mining and large-scale earthmoving operations, featuring a net engine power exceeding 257.4 kW. It falls under HTS 8701.30.50.75 as a new track-laying tractor other than those of heading 8709, specifically due to its high engine power rating. Interchangeable working tools presented with it remain classified separately.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify net engine power certification from manufacturer to confirm 257.4 kW+ classification; obtain EPA or CARB emissions labels for U.S. entry
• Separate any mounted interchangeable equipment for individual HTS reporting to avoid misclassification