Caterpillar D11 Track-Type Tractor from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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