HTS heading 8429 · Chapter 84
HTS 8429: Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders,…
HTS heading 8429 covers self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers. It has 11 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (11 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldozers and angledozers: | |||||
| 8429.11.00 | Track laying | Free | 35% | ||
| 8429.11.00.10 | New[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.11.00.90 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.19.00 | Other | Free | 35% | ||
| 8429.19.00.10 | New[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.19.00.90 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.20.00.00 | Graders and levelers[No.] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 8429.30.00 | Scrapers | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| 8429.30.00.20 | Not exceeding 13.7 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.30.00.40 | Exceeding 13.7 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.30.00.60 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.40.00 | Tamping machines and road rollers | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| 8429.40.00.20 | Vibratory[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.40.00.40 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.40.00.60 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: | |||||
| 8429.51 | Front-end shovel loaders: | ||||
| 8429.51.10 | Wheel-type | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| Integral tractor shovel loaders, rear engine mounted: | |||||
| 8429.51.10.05 | 2 wheel drive[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 4 wheel drive with a bucket capacity of: | |||||
| 8429.51.10.15 | Under 1.5 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.25 | At least 1.5 m3 but under 2.2 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.30 | At least 2.2 m3 but under 2.9 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.35 | At least 2.9 m3 but under 3.8 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.40 | At least 3.8 m3 but under 5.2 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.45 | At least 5.2 m3 but under 7.6 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.50 | At least 7.6 m3 but under 11.4 m3[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.55 | 11.4 m3 and over[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.10.65 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.50 | Other | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| 8429.51.50.10 | Less than 44.7 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.50.20 | At least 44.7 kW but under 67.1 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.50.30 | At least 67.1 kW but under 93.2 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.50.40 | At least 93.2 kW but under 119.3 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.50.50 | 119.3 kW and over[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.51.50.60 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.52 | Machinery with a 360˚ revolving superstructure: | ||||
| 8429.52.10 | Backhoes, shovels, clamshells and draglines | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| Crawler mounted: | |||||
| 8429.52.10.10 | Hydraulic[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.52.10.20 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 8429.52.10.30 | Hydraulic[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.52.10.40 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.52.10.50 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.52.50 | Other | Free | 35% | ||
| 8429.52.50.10 | New[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.52.50.90 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59 | Other: | ||||
| 8429.59.10 | Backhoes, shovels, clamshells and draglines | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| 8429.59.10.30 | Backhoes[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59.10.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59.10.90 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59.50 | Other | Free | 35% | ||
| New: | |||||
| Ditchers and trenchers: | |||||
| 8429.59.50.20 | Ladder type[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59.50.40 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59.50.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8429.59.50.80 | Used or rebuilt[No.] | Estimate → |
52 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 8429.11.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 8429?
Heading 8429 has 11 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (11 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 8429?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 8429?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.