Self-propelled bulldozers — HTS 8429
Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers
Chapter 84 › Heading 8429
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8429 is a four-digit product category for certain self-propelled construction and earthmoving machinery. It groups equipment such as bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines, and road rollers. The machines generally perform work such as digging, loading, grading, compacting, or moving earth, and are classified at the heading level before more detailed distinctions are applied.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS subheading, start with the machine’s principal function and construction. The lower-level provisions commonly distinguish among equipment types and features such as the machine’s operating method, blade or bucket configuration, wheel or track design, or other technical characteristics. Confirm the complete tariff description, legal notes, and any statistical suffix—not just a similar product name—and use the machine’s specifications, manuals, photographs, and invoices as supporting evidence. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for borderline equipment or combined-function machines.
What to check
- Identify the machine’s primary function and compare it with the named equipment descriptions in heading 8429.
- Check whether the machine is self-propelled and document whether it operates on tracks, wheels, or another configuration.
- Review the full eight-digit HTSUS options and compare every distinguishing feature, including blade, bucket, roller, scraper, or excavator design.
- Use manufacturer specifications, model numbers, operating manuals, and photographs to support the selected classification.
- Confirm the current HTSUS text, legal notes, and any applicable rulings; ask a customs broker for help when more than one subheading appears plausible.
HTS heading 8429 summary
Self-propelled bulldozers is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429.11.00 👉 | Track laying | Free | — | 35% |
| 8429.19.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
| 8429.20.00.00 👉 | Graders and levelers | Free | — | 35% |
| 8429.30.00 👉 | Scrapers | Free | — | 35% |
| 8429.40.00 👉 | Tamping machines and road rollers | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8429?
Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.