Caterpillar D6T Track-Laying Tractor from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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