Caterpillar 797F Rear Dump Truck
The Caterpillar 797F is a massive off-highway rear dump truck engineered for hauling overburden in large-scale mining operations, with a payload capacity exceeding 90.7 metric tons. It features a robust diesel engine, advanced hydraulic dump system, and oversized tires for extreme terrain. Classified under HTS 8704.10.5050 as a dumper designed for off-highway use with rear dump configuration and ultra-high capacity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If front or side dump configuration
Only rear dump models fall in the .50.50 subheading; other dump styles use different statistical suffixes within 8704.10.
If parts or components only, not complete vehicle
Separate chassis, dump bodies, or hydraulic systems classify as truck parts under 8708, not complete dumpers.
If presented as interchangeable equipment for tractors without own propulsion
Chapter notes exclude tractor-mounted working tools; self-propelled dumpers stay in 8704.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify engine emissions meet U.S
• EPA Tier 4 standards; non-compliant units may face detention or high penalties
• Obtain original manufacturer certificates of origin and capacity specs to confirm >90.7MT payload for proper HTS classification
• Budget for specialized heavy-lift transport and secure oversized load permits; common pitfall is underestimating customs bond requirements
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Komatsu HD785-8 Rear Dump Truck
Komatsu's HD785-8 is a rear dump hauler for off-highway mining with over 90.7 metric ton capacity, featuring a 16-cylinder engine and automated hoist controls. Designed for rugged environments like open-pit mines, it excels in high-volume material transport. Falls under HTS 8704.10.5050 due to its off-highway dumper design, rear dumping mechanism, and massive payload rating.
Hitachi EH5000AC-3 Rear Dump Truck
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Belaz 75710 Rear Dump Truck
The Belaz 75710 is the world's largest rear dump truck for off-highway use, with a staggering 90+ metric ton capacity powered by two diesel engines. Used in massive open-pit operations for bulk earthmoving. HTS 8704.10.5050 covers this extreme-capacity rear dump configuration.
Liebherr T 284 Rear Dump Truck
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