Caterpillar D6T Track-Laying Tractor from Germany
The Caterpillar D6T is a medium-sized track-laying tractor designed primarily for hauling and pushing heavy loads in construction and mining operations. It features a powerful diesel engine and robust undercarriage for off-road use, fitting under HTS 8701.30.50 as a track-laying tractor other than those of heading 8709.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify engine emissions compliance with EPA standards and obtain necessary certificates for U.S. entry
• Ensure detailed documentation of tractor's new status per statistical notes to avoid misclassification as used
• Inspect for any mounted working tools, which must be classified separately if interchangeable