How much does Caterpillar pay in IEEPA tariffs?

Caterpillar has an estimated moderate IEEPA tariff exposure with annual imports estimated at $1B+. Actual tariff amounts depend on specific HTS codes, duty rates, and filing dates.

Can Caterpillar customers get a tariff refund?

Caterpillar's tariff refunds are typically recovered by the importer of record. Consumer distribution depends on the company's participation in a B2B2C refund passthrough program.

What products does Caterpillar import from China?

Caterpillar imports Construction equipment, Mining equipment, Parts, Components from Chinese and other Asian sources. These product categories fall under HTS codes 8429, 8430, 7326, 8431, which carry IEEPA and Section 301 tariff surcharges.

Caterpillar

Moderate impact

CAT · Industrial Machinery

Caterpillar sources steel, components, and sub-assemblies from China for its construction and mining equipment lines. Steel tariffs (Section 232) layer on top of IEEPA surcharges for some inputs.

Est. annual imports

$1B+

Product categories

Impact level

Moderate

Consumer distribution

B2B only

Affected product categories

Construction equipmentMining equipmentPartsComponents

Related HTS codes

These HTS headings are commonly associated with Caterpillar’s import categories. Actual duty rates depend on the full 10-digit HTS code and entry date.

8429 8430 7326 8431

Frequently asked questions

How much does Caterpillar pay in IEEPA tariffs?: Caterpillar has an estimated moderate IEEPA tariff exposure with annual imports estimated at $1B+. Actual tariff amounts depend on specific HTS codes, duty rates, and filing dates. Upload your ES-003 for a precise analysis.
Can Caterpillar customers get a tariff refund?: Caterpillar's tariff refunds are typically recovered by the importer of record. Consumer eligibility depends on the company's participation in a distribution program.
What tariff rate does Caterpillar face?: IEEPA and Section 301 tariff rates vary by product category and HTS code. Caterpillar's products span multiple tariff categories, with rates ranging from 7.5% to 100% depending on the specific goods. The most common rate for general merchandise from China is 25%.
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