Importing Caterpillar D.E.U.C.E. Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover

[kochevnik]

So is is possible to import this to the USA ?

http://www.mod-sales.com/direct/vehicle/,27,57,/70199/Caterpillar_D.E.U.C.E..htm

also one here :

http://www.agriplantsv.com/cat-duece-dozer/724

I remember that you can't import USA armor from WW2 but this is not a lend-lease vehicle and
it looks like it was part of UK military not USA.

I know the best answer is to file a Form 6 and find out - but just wanted to see the opinions here.

 

[jdmcm]

You can import any armor built before 1956 with a form 6....but is this thing armored? If it is USA made and current military technology it is bound by ITAR, which doesn't mean it can't be imported but you will need State Department approval

 

[zebedee]

"This earthmover carries no armour or defensive armament."

"Looks like a snow groomer to me officer". Especially if you throw a coat of non army paint on it. Or even a piece of agg equipment.
Will it fit in a box or does it have to go RORO?

I do know that the UK now has export licence requirements for ex-military gear - which I am sure Withams will be up to speed with.

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Oh yeah - an on behalf of my peoples military, can I appologise for the missuse and totally confusing acronym - this is not a DEUCE!!!!!

 

[jcappeljr]

I saw 1 in person at the local CAT dealer a few years ago.Awesome looking.

 

[greenjeepster]

Considering that the listing states "subject to VAT unless sold outside EU" I would guess that it could be exported. US customs isn't going to care, the question is will the Ministry of Defense?

Like mentioned above; declare it as anything other than a military vehicle.

 

[vettes]

Wow, at 49,500 pounds that works out to 74k and change US, not including shipping, I assume you are not looking to spend that much? looks cool but what are you using it for? could find some real armor and weld a plow onto it

 

[dmetalmiki]

Some of that stuff sells for really low money over here. There are engineers tractors like new with about 6 miles on them! going for about £10,000. Have rubber track pads and full equiptment. But what the heck would a collector get out of it with such little use for display only.

 

[maddawg308]

Hope you're able to import it - that would be REALLY cool to see at a vehicle show!

 

[greenjeepster]

I wish the rovers were older and I would buy one, being late models we would be required to convert them to LHD