John Deere 4045TFM85 Tractor Engine from Japan
John Deere PowerTech 4045TFM85 4-cylinder engine with 4.5L total but 950 cc per cylinder effective for ag tractors, 42.5 kW rating. HTS 8407.33.10.90 classification for agricultural tractor propulsion in specified capacity/power range, 'Other' designation.
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
• Brand-specific Deere tractor model compatibility letters strengthen ag propulsion claim
• kW certification from independent lab prevents disputes over 37.3 kW threshold