John Deere 4045TFM85 Diesel Engine from Japan

This spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine has a cylinder capacity of 4.5L (exceeding 1,000 cc but not 2,000 cc equivalent in design specs for classification), power output over 37.3 kW, and is specifically designed for installation in agricultural tractors. It falls under HTS 8407.34.05.90 as 'other' engines for propulsion in ag tractors within the specified cylinder and power range. Optimized for heavy-duty farming tasks like plowing and harvesting.

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 cylinder capacity (1,000-2,000cc) and power (>37.3kW) with manufacturer docs to confirm HTS 8407.34.05.90; agricultural tractor compatibility certificate required

Include EPA/CARB emissions labels and test reports for US customs clearance; common pitfall is missing installation intent proof for ag use

Declare as 'new' or 'used' accurately; used engines may need refurbishment records to avoid undervaluation penalties