Kubota D1005-B Diesel Engine from Japan
The Kubota D1005-B is a 3-cylinder spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with 687cc displacement and 18.5 kW power output, designed for installation in agricultural tractors. It falls under HTS 8407.33.1030 due to its cylinder capacity between 250cc and 1,000cc, power not exceeding 37.3 kW, and specific suitability for agricultural tractor propulsion as per chapter notes. This engine powers compact tractors for farming tasks like plowing and mowing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine specs match agricultural tractor use with manufacturer certification to avoid reclassification; include OEM documentation proving ≤37.3 kW rating; watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian-origin engines