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Caterpillar 740 Mixer Truck

Caterpillar off-highway concrete mixer truck with articulated design and 10m³ drum for rugged terrain mixing. Falls under HTS 8705.40.00.00 as a concrete mixer special purpose vehicle.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8704.23.01.00Higher: 75% vs 50%

If concrete transport is primary without mixing during transit

Transport-focused trucks go to 8704; mixing defines 8705.40.

8434.90.00Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If milking machines or spraying equipment if dual-function

Other machinery headings apply if not vehicle-based concrete mixer.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• For off-road models, confirm exemption from certain road-use regulations but verify EPA off-road engine certs

• Include operational manuals proving mixing primacy over transport