Kubota D1005 Air-Cooled Diesel Engine from Japan
The Kubota D1005 is a 3-cylinder, air-cooled, spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with 1,000 cc cylinder capacity and 37.5 kW power output, designed for installation in agricultural tractors. It falls under HTS 8407.33.1060 as an air-cooled engine exceeding 37.3 kW for tractors suitable for agricultural use.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify engine specs match agricultural tractor propulsion to avoid reclassification; provide manufacturer certification of cylinder capacity and power rating; ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for US market entry