Caterpillar 745C Articulated Dump Truck from China
The Caterpillar 745C is a large off-highway articulated dump truck with a high-capacity dump body designed for hauling overburden in mining operations. It features robust all-wheel drive and hydraulic tipping mechanisms suited for rugged, unpaved terrains. Classified under HTS 8704.10.50.60 as a dumper designed for off-highway use, not for public roads.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.74.050%Articles as provided for in subdivision (e) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify off-highway certification to avoid reclassification as on-road vehicles under 8704.23; obtain EPA off-road engine certificates
• Prepare detailed technical specs and end-use declarations; common pitfall is missing VIN-equivalent serial numbers for customs
• Ensure RoHS compliance for electronics; use specialized heavy equipment transporters to prevent chassis damage