8429 - Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers:
Sub-classifications
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8429 1100
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8429 1900
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8429 2000 00
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8429 3000
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8429 4000
Overview
Category 8429 encompasses a range of powerful, self-propelled machines designed for earthmoving and construction tasks. This classification includes bulldozers and angledozers, characterized by their large blades for pushing and moving soil, rock, and debris. It also covers graders and levelers, which are used to create flat or precisely sloped surfaces. Additionally, this heading includes scrapers, machines that cut and collect material for transportation, as well as tamping machines and road rollers, crucial for compacting soil and asphalt in road construction and maintenance.
Distinguishing this category from sibling HTS codes is paramount. Unlike agricultural machinery (Chapter 84, Section XVI), which is primarily for farming operations, the machinery in 8429 is built for heavy-duty site preparation, construction, and infrastructure development. Furthermore, while some hand tools or non-self-propelled construction equipment might exist in other chapters, 8429 specifically focuses on integrated, self-propelled units performing large-scale earthmoving functions.
Within 8429, further subdivisions refine the classification based on the primary function of the machine. These subcategories, such as "Bulldozers and angledozers" and "Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders," differentiate machines based on their core operational mechanisms and intended applications, facilitating precise import and export declarations. For instance, an excavator is designed to dig with a bucket and boom, while a shovel loader is primarily for scooping and lifting material.