Find HS Code and trade information for bulldozer machine

Bulldozer

A bulldozer is a powerful, heavy-duty machine primarily used for pushing large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, or other material during construction, road building, demolition, mining, and forestry work.

Material:

• Steel: The primary construction material, used for the blade, frame, tracks, and other structural components. High-strength steel alloys are common to withstand immense stress.
• Rubber: Used in tracks (when not steel tracks), seals, hoses, and tires (on wheeled bulldozers).
• Hydraulic Fluid: Essential for powering the blade and steering mechanisms.
• Engine Components: Typically diesel engines utilizing alloys of aluminum, cast iron, and steel.

Purpose:

• Clearing: Removing trees, brush, and other obstacles from a construction site.
• Grading: Leveling terrain for foundations, roads, and landscaping.
• Excavation: Digging and moving earth, though not as precise as excavators.
• Demolition: Pushing down structures (smaller buildings or portions of larger ones).
• Road Building: Creating initial roadbeds and embankments.
• Mining: Moving overburden (layers of soil and rock above mineral deposits).
• Reclamation: Restoring land after mining or construction.

Function:

Bulldozers operate using a large metal plate, known as a blade, attached to the front of the machine. The blade is raised and lowered by hydraulic cylinders, and can be angled to push material to the left or right. The machine moves forward (and sometimes backward) to exert force on the material. The primary functions are achieved through: * Pushing: The core function, using the blade to move material horizontally. * Lifting & Carrying: The blade can lift and carry smaller amounts of material short distances. * Compacting: The blade can be used to compact soil, particularly in road construction. * Dozer Control: Operators use levers and controls to manage blade height, angle, and machine movement.

Usage Scenarios:

• Construction Sites: Preparing foundations, creating access roads, and moving debris.
• Road and Highway Construction: Grading, leveling, and building embankments.
• Mining Operations: Removing overburden and reclaiming land.
• Forestry: Clearing land for timber harvesting and creating firebreaks.
• Demolition Projects: Pushing down structures and clearing debris.
• Disaster Relief: Clearing roads and creating pathways for emergency vehicles.
• Landscaping (Large Scale): Leveling large areas for development.

Common Types:

• Crawler Bulldozers (Track Bulldozers): The most common type, utilizing continuous tracks for stability and traction. Ideal for rough terrain and heavy workloads.
• Wheeled Bulldozers: Utilize tires instead of tracks. Faster and more maneuverable on paved surfaces, but less stable on rough terrain.
• Angle Dozers: Equipped with a blade that can be angled to push material to the side. Useful for grading and finishing work.
• Semi-U-Blade Bulldozers: Feature a curved blade for increased material capacity.
• Straight Blade Bulldozers: Have a straight blade for pushing material straight ahead.
• Universal Bulldozers: Versatile machines with interchangeable blades and attachments.
• Remote Controlled Bulldozers: Operated remotely, used in hazardous environments.

The declared goods are self-propelled bulldozers, which are earthmoving machinery used for pushing large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, or other material during construction or conversion work. They are typically equipped with a substantial metal blade used to push material. Angledozers are a variation of bulldozers with an angled blade. Graders and levelers are also related earthmoving machines used for fine grading and leveling surfaces. Scrapers are used for excavating and transporting material.

The following HS codes are relevant to bulldozer machines, based on the provided information:

• 8429110010: This HS code covers self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers. Specifically, it refers to bulldozers and angledozers that are track-laying and new.

  • 84: Chapter 84 relates to Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 29: Heading 29 covers machinery for earth, foundation, or tunnel boring; machinery for piling; machinery for extracting or working stone, other mineral substances, or ores; machinery for screening, crushing, grinding, or mixing earth, stone, minerals or ores; machinery for concrete or cement.
  • 11: Subheading 11 specifically covers bulldozers and angledozers.
  • 0010: Further specifies track-laying, new machines.

• 8429515020: This HS code also covers self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers. More specifically, it refers to front-end shovel loaders that are 'other new' and have an engine power of at least 44.7 kW but under 67.1 kW.

  • 84: Chapter 84 relates to Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 29: Heading 29 covers machinery for earth, foundation, or tunnel boring; machinery for piling; machinery for extracting or working stone, other mineral substances, or ores; machinery for screening, crushing, grinding, or mixing earth, stone, minerals or ores; machinery for concrete or cement.
  • 51: Subheading 51 specifically covers mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders.
  • 5020: Further specifies front-end shovel loaders that are 'other new' with an engine power of at least 44.7 kW but under 67.1 kW.

• 8430100000: This HS code covers other moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals or ores; pile-drivers and pile-extractors; snowplows and snowblowers, specifically pile-drivers and pile-extractors.

  • 84: Chapter 84 relates to Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 30: Heading 30 covers other machinery for earth, foundation, or tunnel boring; machinery for piling; machinery for extracting or working stone, other mineral substances, or ores; machinery for screening, crushing, grinding, or mixing earth, stone, minerals or ores; machinery for concrete or cement.
  • 10: Subheading 10 specifically covers pile-drivers and pile-extractors.
  • 0000: Further specifies pile-drivers and pile-extractors.

Regarding HS code 8429110010 and 8429515020, please note the applicable tariff is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025.