Caterpillar 740B Off-Highway Dump Truck from Germany
The Caterpillar 740B is a rigid-frame articulated dump truck designed for off-highway use in mining and construction, featuring a large dump body for hauling overburden and aggregates. It falls under HTS 8704.10.50 as a dumper specialized for off-road operations, not suitable for public highways. Its high ground clearance and robust chassis distinguish it from on-road trucks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0125%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 38 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 off-highway certification and obtain EPA emissions compliance for non-road engines to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and manufacturer's declaration confirming dumper design for off-road hauling