Caterpillar D11 Track-Type Tractor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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