Caterpillar D11 Track-Type Tractor from Japan
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 — 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
• 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